Roasted Green Beans with Lemon Vinaigrette and Herbed Breadcrumbs
 
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A quick and easy twist on the classic green bean casserole. Not really a casserole, but this may become a Thanksgiving side dish favorite! GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, SOY FREE
Jessica:
Recipe type: Sides
Serves: 10-12
Ingredients
  • 3 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed, stems removed
  • 1 GF DF bagel (I use Canyon Bakehouse brand Everything Bagel)
  • 1½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoons fresh thyme, stems removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • pinch crushed black pepper
  • extra thyme leaves for garnish
  • Lemon Vinaigrette:
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (I use Just Mayo brand, which is also soy free)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • juice of 2 small lemons (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 2 pinches of kosher salt
Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 Celsius). Prepare 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. Toast bagel and set aside.
  3. Divide trimmed green beans between the two baking sheets, spread out into a single layer. Add olive oil, kosher salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes. It should look lightly browned with somewhat crisp edges, yet tender on the inside of the beans.
  4. Note: If freezing to make ahead, add olive oil, salt and pepper after thawed and before reheating at 300 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. If freezing after combining with vinaigrette then season and oil beforehand.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare breadcrumbs in a food processor. Combine broken up bagel, italian seasoning, fresh thyme leaves, olive oil, kosher salt, crushed black pepper and pulse until a coarse breadcrumb consistency. Transfer to a bowl and use the food processor for the vinaigrette.
  6. To prepare vinaigrette (can make ahead up to 3 days): in a small food processor or by whisk by hand. Combine mayonnaise, extra virgin olive oil, garlic (crushed if whisking by hand), lemon juice, and kosher salt and pulse until well combined.
  7. Drizzle vinaigrette on green beans (I combine green beans from both sheets into one) and toss to combine then transfer to your serving dish. Sprinkle on bread crumbs, and extra thyme leaves for garnish and serve.
  8. Make ahead: Green beans are freezer friendly when tossed in the vinaigrette only. Thaw at room temperature, then reheat at 300 degrees F (148 Celsius) for 15-20 minutes before adding breadcrumbs. Prepared breadcrumbs can be frozen separately (in a freezer safe container) then assemble before serving.
  9. Notes: Each component of this recipe can be made the day before to make holiday baking easier. The breadcrumbs at room temperature will keep them crisp for a couple of days.
Recipe by From Jessica's Kitchen at http://fromjessicaskitchen.com/roasted-green-beans-with-lemon-vinaigrette-and-herbed-breadcrumbs/