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A toast to the roast.

bowl of roasted green beans with buttered breadcrumbs with lemon zest and shallot

I am fairly certain that I will never steam or boil a green bean again. Roasting them tastes better. And roasted green beans topped with crunchy, buttery breadcrumbs tossed with shallot and fresh lemon zest are just about out of this world.

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plate of haricots verts green beans

I shouldn’t be too down on steamed green beans. Steaming vegetables actually preserves nutrients better than other methods. And if you keep an eye on them, it is possible to steam vegetables without overcooking them. But so often, I find it difficult to navigate the fine line between bright, al dente vegetables and flaccid, mealy fail.

But then there is roasting. Roasted vegetables — green beans included — benefit from more concentrated flavor, and good texture. Ease of cooking is another big benefit. This roasted green bean recipe involves little more than simply tossing the beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Then let the oven do the work while you prepare the breadcrumbs.

haricots verts on sheet pan

Recipe Notes: Roasted Green Beans With Breadcrumbs

This recipe is fairly straightforward and uncomplicated. But the combination of textures and the hint of lemon and shallot makes it into something special.

  • Toasted breadcrumbs are a great, simple way to add texture to any dish. I like fresh breadcrumbs or Japanese-style panko breadcrumbs because they have larger, lighter crumbs. But any plain breadcrumbs will do.
  • Breadcrumbs toast quickly, as do shallots. So keep a close eye on them when they are in the skillet, and stir often so they do not burn.
  • Make extra toasted buttered breadcrumbs and keep them in the refrigerator to top on pasta dishes or other vegetables.

bowl of roasted green beans with buttered breadcrumbs with lemon zest and shallot

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bowl of roasted green beans with buttered breadcrumbs with lemon zest and shallot
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Roasted Green Beans With Breadcrumbs

A better way to cook green beans, topped with crunchy, buttery texture.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Course: dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keywords:: breadcrumbs, green beans, haricots verts, holiday, side dish, thanksgiving, vegetables, vegetarian
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

For the Green Beans

  • 12 ounces green beans, preferably haricots verts, cleaned and trimmed
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 turns fresh black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges

For the Breadcrumbs

  • 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, such as panko
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot (about 1/4 whole)
  • 1 generous pinch kosher salt
  • zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

For the Green Beans

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Toss the green beans with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the juice of one of your lemon wedges.

For the Breadcrumbs and to Finish

  • While the beans are roasting, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and breadcrumbs and stir to coat with butter. Toast, stirring frequently, until medium-brown. Remove from heat.
  • Place the green beans on a serving platter. Top generously with the breadcrumbs and lemon zest. Garnish with the rest of the lemon wedges. Serve warm.

Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian + Vegan Tagged With: breadcrumbs, easy, green beans, haricot vert, roasted vegetables, side dish, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Irene T. says

    November 24, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    5 stars
    Roasting the green beans was noticeably better than steaming them. The breadcrumbs had a very good texture, and the lemon zest was really nice.

    Reply
  2. YD67 says

    November 24, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    turned out great! love the breadcrumbs. I did not need to use all of them.

    Reply

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