Green Beans Provencal
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides A delightful side dish featuring tender green beans tossed with savory herbs, crisp bread cubes, and parmesan cheese. This classic Provencal preparation offers a wonderful blend of textures and bright flavors.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 15 mins | None | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large skillet
- Saucepan
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 lb | Green Beans | Trimmed |
| 2 T | Butter | Divided |
| 1/4 t | Dried Savory Leaves | Crushed |
| 1/8 t | Salt | None |
| 1 cup | Bread Cubes | Soft, from 3 slices |
| 1 T | Butter | For bread cubes |
| 1 T | Vinegar | None |
| 1/8 t | Onion Juice | None |
| 1/4 t | Salt | For sauce |
| 1/4 t | Savory Leaves | Additional |
| 1 T | Parmesan Cheese | Grated |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Cook Beans
- Cook 1/2 lb green beans in boiling water until tender; drain well.
- Melt 2 T butter in a large skillet, add 1/4 t dried savory leaves, 1/8 t salt, and 1 cup bread cubes.
Step 2: Croutons and Combination
- Cook the bread cubes until lightly browned, stirring constantly. Remove cubes.
- Add 1 T butter, 1 T vinegar, 1/8 t onion juice, 1/4 t salt, 1/4 t savory leaves, and the cooked green beans to the skillet.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes to combine flavors, then add the croutons and 1 T parmesan cheese to combine before serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Best served immediately while the croutons are crisp, though beans can be boiled ahead of time.
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