Ingredients

How to make it

  • Heat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a small bowl, toss the breadcrumbs with 2 Tbs. of the oil, a generous pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Let cool and then transfer to a bowl and mix in the cheese.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the lemon zest and juice, cream, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Slowly whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup oil.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  • Cook the green beans in the boiling water until tender, 4 to 6 minutes; drain well.
  • Toss the beans with the vinaigrette.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Transfer the beans to a serving platter and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs.
  • Make Ahead Tips
  • The crumbs can be prepared the morning of the meal and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • The vinaigrette can be made a day ahead and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator.
  • From Fine Cooking Magazine

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    " It was excellent "
    unicorn4 ate it and said...
    We love greecn beans, your recipe sounds wonderfull. Well done and thank you..........
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    " It was excellent "
    jimrug1 ate it and said...
    You have a great nak for bringing fresh flavors together in just the right way. I bet this would be great the next day as a cold salad. Very nice... High 5
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    " It was excellent "
    lunasea ate it and said...
    How lovely a way to serve fresh green beans...ah yes. And I happen to be lucky enough to have a dear neighbors who has a Meyer Lemon tree. And Don and Bea are always kind enough to share them with others - including moi. Yayyy!

    I happened to get a bag from them on Friday, so I will be making these green bean babies soon. Thanks for the recipe - and high 5! :) Vickie
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    " It was excellent "
    juels ate it and said...
    Delicious recipe! Looks beautiful and sounds fantastic! Aded this to the "crazy about greens" group for you.
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    " It was excellent "
    chihuahua ate it and said...
    You're making me feel light-headed Michael. I love this classy dish. It sounds sensational.

    Chichi
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    " It was excellent "
    luisascatering ate it and said...
    really nice, very fresh and clean flavors :-)
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  • binky67 16 years ago
    I might just have to have these tomorrow, yep for Thanksgiving. Thanks Michael!
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  • minitindel 16 years ago
    awwwwwwwww i love these michael yum yum
    five plus ..........

    TINK.......Happy Thanksgiving
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    " It was excellent "
    jrt_mom ate it and said...
    Hello Michael! This is great, I gotta try this! Thanks :)
    Leila
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    " It was excellent "
    lacrenshaw ate it and said...
    Yet another winner from my friend, Michael's kitchen. Thank you so much!
    Lorraine
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