Turn up the flavor in green beans with this bright tasting Japanese-style breadcrumbs called panko are lightly browned then tossed with lemon zest for a delicate and flavorful topping for garlic-lemon sautéed green beans. Delicous at Easter or other Spring and Summer meals.
2 Tbsps. olive oil, divided
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
2 Tbsps. grated lemon zest
¼ tsp. coarse sea salt [or Kosher salt], optional
2 tsps. minced garlic
2 cans (14.5oz.ea.) Del Monte® Whole Green Beans [or Cut Green Beans], drained
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Freshly cracked black pepper, optional
Heat 1 Tbsp.oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in lemon zest and salt, if desired. Transfer crumbs to a bowl.
Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and garlic to same skillet. Stir over medium heat 30 seconds. Add green beans and lemon juice; stir until heated through. Serve beans topped with bread crumbs and pepper, if desired.
NOTE: Recipe can be doubled.