Marilyn's Green Beans Italiano

Health score
4%
Marilyn's Green Beans Italiano
35 min.
6
159kcal

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Marilyn's Green Beans Italiano: A Delectable Side Dish

Discover the exquisite blend of flavors in Marilyn's Green Beans Italiano, a delightful side dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. This recipe, which serves six, is not only simple and quick, taking only 35 minutes from start to finish, but it's also a nutritious choice with an average of 159 kcal per serving. Perfect for those watching their waistline or looking to add more vegetables to their meals.

Prepare to be tantalized by the harmonious marriage of fresh green beans, savory Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, and rich Parmesan cheese. The beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, are first simmered to perfection, retaining their vibrant green hue and crisp texture. A crucial step involves drying the beans on paper towels, ensuring the dish's signature crispy exterior.

The magic happens in the frying pan, where melted butter is infused with breadcrumbs and Parmesan, creating a golden, crusty topping. The beans are then added, gently cooked until they're heated through, and seasoned with a dash of salt and pepper for that extra kick. The final touch? A sprinkle of fresh parsley, adding a pop of color and a fresh, herby note.

With a balanced caloric breakdown of 11.5% protein, 51.92% fat, and 36.58% carbs, Marilyn's Green Beans Italiano is not just a recipe; it's a symphony of taste and texture that promises to impress. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or simply looking to add a new side dish to your repertoire, this Italian-inspired delight is sure to become a favorite. So, why not give it a try and experience the joy of homemade Italian cuisine?

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 1.5 pounds green beans fresh trimmed cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1.5 teaspoons parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup seasoned bread crumbs 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Place the green beans in a saucepan with a lid and pour enough water over the beans to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover; simmer until the beans are tender but still crisp, about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain.
  3. Spread the beans onto paper towels to dry.
  4. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat; stir the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese into the melted butter. Reduce heat to low; add the beans and cook and stir until the beans are heated through and the crumbs are beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Sprinkle the parsley over the mixture to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories159kcal
Protein11.5%
Fat51.92%
Carbs36.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.33
Glycemic Load
2.23
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.649130443516%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
3.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:158.82kcal
7.94%
Fat:9.64g
14.82%
Saturated Fat:5.7g
35.65%
Carbohydrates:15.28g
5.09%
Net Carbohydrates:11.72g
4.26%
Sugar:4.28g
4.76%
Cholesterol:24.06mg
8.02%
Sodium:467.94mg
20.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.8g
9.61%
Vitamin K:54.5µg
51.91%
Vitamin A:1076.26IU
21.53%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.37%
Vitamin C:14.14mg
17.14%
Fiber:3.55g
14.21%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.71%
Folate:49.89µg
12.47%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.41%
Calcium:99.42mg
9.94%
Iron:1.68mg
9.35%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.03%
Phosphorus:89.49mg
8.95%
Magnesium:34.61mg
8.65%
Potassium:272.49mg
7.79%
Vitamin B3:1.46mg
7.28%
Selenium:4.7µg
6.72%
Copper:0.1mg
5.22%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.88%
Zinc:0.6mg
4.03%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.41%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.79%
Source:Allrecipes