Italian Green Beans Recipe with Crunchy Breadcrumbs and Parmesan Cheese
Our Italian green beans recipe uses a <i>pangrattato</i> of crunchy breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese to make a fantastic vegetable side dish that is full of fresh flavours courtesy of the just-cooked green beans, lots of texture thanks to the panko breadcrumbs and sesame seeds, and plenty of umami from the balsamic vinegar and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Servings: 4
Calories: 296kcal
Ingredients
- 40 g Parmesan cheese grated finely – Parmigiano Reggiano preferably
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 500 g fresh green beans trimmed
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp chilli flakes or ground paprika
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds black and white seeds, mixed
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
To Serve
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Transfer the grated Parmesan cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano to a large bowl.
- To a wok or skillet over medium heat, add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, heat until shimmering, add a cup of panko Japanese breadcrumbs and stir-fry continuously for a few minutes (or as long as it takes) until golden-brown.
- Transfer the breadcrumbs to the bowl of grated Parmesan, stir well to thoroughly incorporate then transfer half to a small bowl.
- Use a paper kitchen towel to wipe the wok or skillet, add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, heat until shimmering, add the green beans, stir-fry for a few minutes, then add the minced garlic, sea salt, chilli flakes, sesame seeds, and sugar, and stir-fry continuously for another minute or two. Add the balsamic vinegar and stir to combine well.
- Transfer the beans to the large bowl of breadcrumbs and stir to thoroughly combine. Of the breadcrumbs that you separated into a smaller bowl, spread half out onto a serving plate. Pile the green beans on top, sprinkle on the remaining breadcrumbs, and serve immediately.
- If you wish, sprinkle on more grated Parmesan, more chilli flakes, or perhaps cracked black pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1038IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 3mg