Why Italian Green Beans Are a Must-Try
Italian Green Beans: an excellent side dish for any Italian meal!
Things to know:
What are the ingredients in Italian green beans?
Italian green beans typically feature fresh or frozen green beans sautéed or simmered with garlic, butter or olive oil, Italian seasoning, Italian bread crumbs, finished with salt, pepper, and sometimes Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, or butter for flavor. Key ingredients create a savory, herb-infused side dish, sometimes including bacon or onions for depth.
Is there a difference between green beans and French green beans?
Simply put, whatever you call them, the vegetable in question is just a French type of green bean. Both green beans and French green beans are technically the same species; they’re cultivars of the common bean (phaseolus vulgaris), which is a member of the Fabaceae family.
What is the best flavor to add to green beans?
If you’re looking for a simple mixture that will pair well with a variety of meals, a combination of onion salt, garlic salt, garlic powder, and black pepper works well. You can add dry spices, such as the ones in this mixture, to the skillet at the same time as the green beans. Jazzing it up with Italian bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, minced garlic and parmesan cheese.
Are green beans healthier than broccoli?
Broccoli is generally more nutrient-dense, packing more Vitamin C, K, and protein, making it great for immunity and bones, but green beans offer more Vitamin A, iron, and magnesium, supporting heart health and blood sugar, with both being excellent low-calorie choices with fiber, so eating a mix provides the best overall nutrition.
What organ are green beans good for?
Green beans benefit many body parts, especially the heart (fiber lowers cholesterol), digestive system (fiber aids regularity and gut health), bones (Vitamin K, calcium), and immune system (Vitamins A, C). They also support vision, skin health, healthy pregnancy (folate), stable blood sugar, and provide iron to help prevent anemia, making them great for overall bodily function and disease prevention.
Ingredients
2 T butter
1/2 t minced garlic
1 t Italian seasoning (we love Cattleman’s Grill Italiano)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
16 ounces frozen green beans
Salt to taste
1. In a frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Stir to coat and sauté over medium heat until the bread crumbs start to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
2. While the bread crumbs are sautéing, cook the green beans, either in a Ziplock Zip ‘n Steam bag (according to package directions) or in a pot of water.
3. Add the green beans to the frying pan and stir to coat.
4. Season with salt, to taste, and serve hot. ENJOY!
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