Description
Savor the delightful combination of tender green beans, aromatic roasted garlic, and crispy fried sourdough in this irresistible dish. Perfect for any occasion, these green beans offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will elevate your dining experience. Whether served alongside grilled chicken or as a vibrant accompaniment to pasta, this recipe promises to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 head garlic
- 4 slices day-old sourdough bread, cubed
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap in foil, and place on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, toss the green beans with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Spread on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until garlic is caramelized and green beans are tender-crisp.
- While roasting, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry sourdough cubes until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl, mix in green beans and fried sourdough until combined. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg