Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Breadcrumbs |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Toast fresh breadcrumbs in flavorful olive oil, and combine them with chopped toasted walnuts to add texture to this heart-healthy side dish. Ingredients:
1/2 cup sliced shallots |
1 pound green beans, trimmed |
cooking spray |
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon sugar |
1 (1-ounce) french bread baguette slice, torn |
2 tablespoons grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese |
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted |
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Place shallots and beans on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle bean mixture with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, and sprinkle with salt and sugar; toss to coat. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
3. Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 3/4 cup. Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs to hot oil; cook 5 minutes or until golden, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, walnuts, and lemon rind, if desired. Add breadcrumb mixture to bean mixture; toss well.
4. Young Chefs can:
5. Place shallots and green beans on baking sheet
6. Tear bread slice into small pieces
7. Older Chefs can:
8. Sprinkle green beans with salt and sugar
9. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over green beans
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