My Favorite Family Recipe Vanessa Lacheys Italian Herbed Green Bean Skillet With Crunchy Crumb Topping

MY FAVORITE FAMILY RECIPE: VANESSA LACHEY'S ITALIAN HERBED GREEN BEAN SKILLET WITH CRUNCHY CRUMB TOPPING

Steps:

• Melt butter in very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for five minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and stir in garlic; cook for two more minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in herbs. Add Libby's French Style Green Beans, broth and sun-dried tomatoes to skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for five to six minutes or until excess liquid has cooked off. Season with pepper and set aside. To prepare topping, melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add crushed croutons; cook and stir for two minutes. Transfer green beans to large shallow casserole dish and sprinkle with cheese and croutons.

HERBED GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• If using fresh beans, rinse them & cut them into 3"-to'4" pieces, before steaming them for about 15 minutes, or until they are only slightly crisp. Set beans aside.
• In a large bowl whisk together breadcrumbs (I use crumbs from winter wheat or cracked wheat bread), basil, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, parsley, garlic powder & Parmesan cheese.
• Add vegetable oil to crumb mixture & stir well, before setting aside 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture for topping the casserole.
• In an ovenproof dish, combine green beans & crumb mixture, then sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
• Bake about 30 minutes or until top is golden & crispy.

HERBED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Add beans to medium saucepan with water to cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low; simmer 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Return beans to pan.
• Add vinegar, oil, and spices to pan, tossing with beans.
• Cook and stir over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.

ITALIAN HERB GREEN BEANS & ARTICHOKE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Steam green beans until tender and place in a bowl.
• Add artichokes, breaking up if needed. Mix in bread crumbs, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Italian Herb Mix and salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake in a casserole dish 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.