Green Beans with a Mountain of Panko
Recipe video above. My latest "wow-factor" green bean side dish invention which is quick, easy and a make-ahead dream. Blanched beans smothered in a pillowy tahini yogurt sauce piled high with a mountain of parmesan panko breadcrumbs - hence the name!The sauce acts like a glue so you ge...
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- 700 g /1.4lb green beans (, ends trimmed (Note 1))
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 1/2 tbsp tahini ((Note 2))
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice ((sub 1 tbsp clear vinegar))
- 1 g arlic clove (, finely grated)
- 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs ((Note 3))
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 1/4 cup parmesan (, finely grated (tightly packed cup))
Steps
Toss blanched beans with oil, salt and pepper. Whisk Tahini ingredients, microwave 20 seconds, whisk again. Toast Panko mix on stove. Assemble - beans, sauce then panko. Attack!
Cook beans - Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add beans, let it come back to the boil, cook for 2 minutes, then drain in a colander. Rinse under cold running water for 10 seconds to stop cooking (there is NO NEED to use ice!).
Season - Spread beans on a tea towel then dry with a 2nd tea towel. Transfer into bowl, toss with the oil, salt and pepper.
Panko Mountain - Mix the ingredients in a bowl. Preheat a large non-stick pan on medium high. Add the panko mixture and stir for 4 - 5 minutes until golden brown. Transfer back into the bowl then let it cool.
Whipped Tahini Yogurt - Whisk ingredients in a heat-proof bowl just to combine. Microwave for just 20 seconds on high, then whisk again for 10 seconds - it will resemble softly whipped cream. (Note 4) Use immediately or at room temperature.
Assemble - Spread green beans on plate. Pour over sauce, pile on panko. Attack!
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