Lemon-Garlic Green Beans With Crispy Crumbs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt (optional)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Del Monte(R) Whole or Cut Green Beans, drained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)

Preparation

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in lemon zest and salt, if desired. Transfer crumbs to a bowl.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and garlic to same skillet. Stir over medium heat 30 seconds. Add green beans and lemon juice; stir until heated through. Serve beans topped with bread crumbs and pepper, if desired.