Description
Irresistible Roasted Garlic Green Beans with Fried Sourdough are a game-changing side dish that elevates your vegetable experience. Tender green beans are perfectly roasted with sweet garlic, then topped with crispy fried sourdough for an unexpected crunch. This delightful combination is not only flavorful but also fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma. Ideal for family gatherings or casual dinners, this recipe ensures your veggies steal the spotlight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 8 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 3 cups sourdough bread, cubed
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and trim green beans; pat dry.
- Place green beans and unpeeled garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until beans are tender-crisp and garlic is golden brown.
- While roasting, heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry sourdough cubes until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss roasted garlic (squeezed from skins) with green beans and top with fried sourdough before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg