Healthy Vegetarian Recipes Vegetarian Holiday & Occasion Recipes Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes Vegetarian Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes Green Beans with Parmesan-Garlic Breadcrumbs 5.0 (4) 4 Reviews In this easy green bean recipe, browning the butter before tossing it with the breadcrumbs produces a nice nutty flavor. Serve this green bean dish as a healthy alternative to green bean casserole or as an easy side with steak, chicken or fish. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 8, 2018 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Egg Free High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound green beans, trimmed ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 3 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover and steam until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, swirling often, until starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until the butter is nutty brown, about 30 seconds more. Stir in breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, until crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss the breadcrumbs with the green beans. Top with cheese. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 108 Calories 7g Fat 10g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 108 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 10g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 3g Protein 3g 7% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Cholesterol 17mg 6% Vitamin A 724IU 14% Vitamin C 10mg 11% Folate 29mcg 7% Sodium 186mg 8% Calcium 67mg 5% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 27mg 6% Potassium 193mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved