Green Beans with Bread Crumbs Recipe
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Green Beans with Bread Crumbs

By: MNKENNEY 
"My mom gave me this recipe. It's been in the family for years. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do - it's a sure way to get my kids to eat green beans. You can easily double this recipe."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (356)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Combine green beans and 1/2 cup water in a medium pot. Cover, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, and let beans cook for 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain well.
  2. Place beans in a medium serving bowl, and mix in bread crumbs, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and basil. Toss mixture until the beans are coated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 210 | Total Fat: 15.8g | Cholesterol: 6mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
While reading the reviews I thought it was interesting that people either loved or hated this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2008 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this on Thanksgiving - what a great alternative to green bean casserole! I used a bag...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by CSANDST1   view full review
This was pretty tasty. I'm not a vegetable fan so it was nice to find a vegetable recipe that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by HONDATRAIN   view full review
I fixed these for our “Italian” themed Christmas dinner. They were a HUGE hit with everyone. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by GINNYG   view full review
What a great way to prepare green beans! We eat them alot so finding a new recipe is great! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by CATENASART   view full review
This is a fool-proof recipe and a crowd pleaser. Very easy and quick to make, one I will use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2003 by MOM2TJC   view full review
These were sooooo easy to make and really awesome! I made a few minor adjustments: I steamed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2009 by Jason~and~Krissi   view full review
As is I don't think this recipe would be great, so I gave it 3 stars. Ten minutes is way too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by I'm nuts too...   view full review
Hmmmmmmm. I agree with Linda, I was intrigued by the like/dislike issue. I leaned more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by BABSKITCHEN   view full review
Sorry, no one in my family liked this recipe. The bread crumbs become soggy after a short...

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