What’s your go-to side dish for almost any meal? If you’re like 99% of the people I know, it’s green beans. They go with almost anything and when I just can’t think of something to prep along with dinner, I always know I can whip up some green beans. Yep, good old green beans. Boring old green beans. I cook them until I think, “I can’t eat another green bean!”
That’s why I’m always looking for more interesting ways to serve them. Sure, they’re delicious steamed with a bit of salt and butter added or cooked the old-fashioned southern way seasoned with a ham hock, but today I have something totally different – Green Beans Caesar. I’ve tossed cooked green beans with a garlic vinaigrette and topped them with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Pop the dish in the oven for a while and then serve. I could honestly make my whole dinner of just these beans and some bread. So good and so different. A great change of pace from the usual. Hope you enjoy them!
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Wash the beans and remove the stem ends. Cook in a saucepan or skillet with enough water to cover for 20 minutes. Drain well.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In an ovenproof baking dish, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir with a fork or whisk until well combined. Add the drained green beans and toss to coat.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and bread crumbs, mixing well. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture and Parmesan cheese over the green beans.
Bake for 15-20 minutes.
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Green Beans Caesar
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More green bean recipes you might enjoy from around the internet:
- Green Beans with Shallots and Pancetta from Simply Recipes
- Simple Lemon Green Beans from Love and Lemons
- Garlic Lemon Green Beans from She Wears Many Hats
- Roasted Lemon Parmesan Green Beans from Two Peas and Their Pod
- Loaded Skillet Toasted Green Beans from How Sweet It Is
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The Food Hunter says
atI’m always looking for new green bean recipes also…this sounds wonderful
Lana Stuart says
atThanks! It’s really great for a change.
Deb says
atDitto that. Looking forward to one more quick crop of fresh beans from our garden soon and will try this. Thank you for your wonderful blog :)
Lana Stuart says
atHope you enjoy the recipe, Deb. Thanks for reading!
heather | girlichef says
atI agree, green beans go with pretty much anything. This is such a fun way to gussy them up a bit – love the flavors in a caesar!
Lana Stuart says
atI always enjoy a fun little side dish, Heather, something different from the usual steamed-with-butter.
Tasha @thatssoyummy says
atThis is such a great and creative way to mke green beans… Yummy!
Lana Stuart says
atThanks, Tasha! I always need something different to do with green beans :-)
Isabelle @ Crumb says
atI’m literally up to my eyeballs with fresh green beans from my backyard vegetable patch, so this recipe couldn’t come at a better time… I was starting to run out of ideas to use them all up! :)
Lana Stuart says
atHope you enjoy it, Isabelle. We certainly do!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
atWhat a great idea – the ‘caesar’ flavors must be fantastic with the green beans! I’m definitely making this recipe very soon…
Lana Stuart says
atThey are, Martha, and it’s always nice to have something a bit different to do with boring old green beans!
Ginny McMeans says
atA resounding Yes! Two of my favorite things combined. Ceasar salad dressing and fresh green beans. I really miss growing my own green beans this year. You’d better believe I won’t miss it next year!
Lana Stuart says
atI haven’t planted my own in a long, long time Ginny. I used to can them every year, but where we live now they’d just be fodder for the deer!
Liz says
atGosh, these are easy enough for a weeknight, yet gourmet enough for company or a holiday! LOVE these beans, Lana :)
Lana Stuart says
atThanks, Liz! These make a really nice side for Thanksgiving in place of the old classic green bean casserole.
Bev says
atI am not a big fan of green beans. But, this actually sounds amazing. I am going to try this very soon. Going to Farmer’s Market to buy some fresh beans.
Lana Stuart says
atI really hope you enjoy it, Bev. The caesar flavors really make it special :-)
Susan says
atI’m so boring when it comes to green beans but I love your recipe! This sounds delicious.
Lana Stuart says
atHope you’ll give it a try, Susan. Shake up those boring old green beans for a change!
Anita says
atDefinitely a great way to spice up green beans! I think I’ll have to add this to our dinner rotation!
Lana Stuart says
atAnd it goes with almost anything, Anita. I think you’ll really enjoy it.