Crispy Fried Green Beans (Video)

We went out to a nice dinner with our wonderful friends, Pete and Terry to the Redstone American Grill, which I believe is a chain restaurant. It was there that I encountered this tasty gem of a recipe, and I was determined to recreate it, so that’s what I did! Theirs came with a Lemon Garlic Aioli, and I found a great recipe for that one, Maya over at Wholesum Yum. You can learn more about Maya here, I’m very excited to check out her recipes, as many of them are keto friendly!

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Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds fresh green beans
  • 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Garlic Rub
  • 3 tablespoons flat Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • Oil for frying

Lemon Garlic Aioli

  • 1egg
  • 4 cloves of garlic, pressed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

Blanch green beans by cooking for two minutes in a pot of salted boiling water.  Prepare an ice bath; remove green beans from boiling water and plunge into ice bath for 5 minutes. Drain, and set aside.

In one coating tray, combine breadcrumbs, cheese, zest. Lemon Garlic Rub and chopped parsley, stirring to mix well. In another tray, place the flour, and place the eggs in the last tray, whisking to combine.

Dip the green beans first in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture.

Heat oil to 350⁰ F/177⁰ C.  Add Green Beans, cook 4 minutes or until golden brown; remove from pan, and drain on board or plate lined with paper towels.

Lemon Garlic Aioli

Add all ingredients in the order that they appear to a large jar or container, without stirring.  Using an immersion blender, gently bring it into the container, touching the bottom and begin to process.  Once the ingredients become thick, you may then slowly move the immersion blender up and down to finish the aioli. If preparing ahead of time, cover and chill until ready to serve.

Serve green beans immediately with the aioli.

That’s it!  Please let me know if you try these recipes, and also, what you might serve instead of the aioli, I would love to hear from you.

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Crispy Fried Green Beans

Crispy fried green beans, coated with Parmesan, Italian bread crumbs and our delicious Lemon Garlic rub, then fried to a perfectly crunchy finish! I dipped mine in an amazing Lemon Garlic Aioli, recipe courtesy of @wholesomeyum. They're the perfect appetizer or even side dish!!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 877 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs fresh green beans
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Garlic Rub
  • 3 tbsp Flat Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • oil for frying

Lemon Garlic Aioli

  • 1 egg
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • Blanch green beans by cooking for two minutes in a pot of salted boiling water.  Prepare an ice bath; remove green beans from boiling water and plunge into ice bath for 5minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • In one coating tray, combine breadcrumbs, cheese, zest.Lemon Garlic Rub and chopped parsley, stirring to mix well. 
  • In another tray, place the flour, and place the eggs in the last tray, whisking to combine.
  • Dip the green beans first in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Heat oil to 350⁰ F/177⁰ C.  Add Green Beans, cook 4 minutes or until golden brown; remove from pan, and drain on board or plate lined with paper towels.

Lemon Garlic Aioli

  • Add all ingredients in the order that they appear to a large jar or container,without stirring.  Using an immersion blender, gently bring it into the container, touching the bottom and begin to process.  Once
    the ingredients become thick, you may then slowly move the immersion blender up and down to finish the aioli. If preparing ahead of time, cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • Serve green beans immediately with the aioli.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 877kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 19gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 42gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 934mgPotassium: 563mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1767IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 313mgIron: 6mg

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The provided nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. It is offered as a courtesy and may not reflect exact values due to variations in ingredients, cooking methods, and other factors. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or nutritionist for precise dietary information.

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(Cheesy) Garlic Bread – AKA My Take on a Joshua Weissman Recipe

Happiness is warm, cheesy and garlicky – in my book, anyway!  I was thrilled when I came across Joshua Weissman and his delicious recipes.  You can read more about Joshua’s story here.  His personal story, and struggles with his weight, are very inspiring, and I hope that you will take the time to learn more about him.  His recipe videos are fun, educational and you will be able to see his passion for cooking shining through. 

For this recipe, I am featuring our Stone Bar Pan.  I have had mine for almost 26 years, and use for everything from garlic bread, cooking bacon in the oven, seafood, meat, cookies, brownies, and I’ve even made “SpongeBob Square Pancakes” on them!!

Made in the USA, they are Microwave-, freezer, oven-, dishwasher-, and broiler-safe to 550°F. Like all our stones, you can use it to make your favorite baked goods, frozen foods, or reheated leftovers that are just as good or better than day one. And it only gets better with age. A nonstick seasoning will develop as you use it—the darker it looks, the better it cooks!

If you don’t have our stones yet, you should definitely give it a try!  Check it out here.

For this recipe, Joshua shared three different ways to make garlic bread, I chose the classic version, as that is what my family likes best.  The only addition I made to this was to add in some fresh mozzarella cheese, because my guys LOVE cheesy garlic bread.  This recipe did not disappoint!  It has the PERFECT amounts of garlic and all the seasonings – and butter – so if you like garlic bread, you will LOVE this recipe, with or without the extra mozzarella.  Enough said, let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
  • ¼ cup Fresh Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1 large ciabatta loaf

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 ⁰F.

Peel and chop garlic.  Wash, then chop the flat Italian parsley.

Grate your Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

Combine softened butter, garlic, parsley, Parmesan and Mozzarella.  Mix well.

Slice loaf of Ciabatta bread in half lengthwise.  Spread garlic butter mixture all over the cut bread, being sure cover with all of the garlicky deliciousness.

Place on a Stone or baking pan, and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown. 

Remove from oven, then slice and serve. 

That’s it! Such an easy recipe that is sure to become a family favorite, please let me know if you give this a try. Please be sure to visit Joshua’s blog here, and tell him I said hello!

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Cheesy Garlic Bread

Infused with garlic, butter and seasonings, filled with flavor AND cheesy goodness,this garlic bread recipe from @joshuaweissman is such an easy recipe to put together,and sure to become a family favorite!
5 from 2 votes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley,finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Reggiano Cheese, grated
  • ¼ cup Fresh Mozzarella, grated
  • 1 large Ciabatta Loaf

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 ⁰F.
  • Peel and chop garlic.  Wash, then chop the flat Italian parsley.
  • Grate Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Combine softened butter, garlic, parsley, Parmesan and Mozzarella.  Mix well.
  • Slice loaf of Ciabatta bread in half lengthwise. Spread garlic butter mixture all over the cut bread, being sure cover with all of the garlicky deliciousness.
  • Place on a Stone or baking pan, and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.  Remove from oven, then slice and serve. 

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Keyword garlic bread
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Easy Parmesan Crisp Bowls – Taste of Home (Video)

Who knew it would be SO easy to make an edible bowl out of shredded cheese?! Not me, until I found this delicious recipe from Taste of Home. You can submit recipes to them, and I believe this one comes from Melissa Wilkes of Augustine, Florida. Two ingredients is all it takes, let’s jump right in!!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

For the Salad:

  • 2 romaine hearts, cut into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 3/4 cup Caesar salad croutons, slightly crushed

For the Caesar Salad Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 chopped garlic cloves
  • ¼ tsp EACH salt and black pepper
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste

Instructions

Grate Two Cups of Parmesan Cheese and chop 3 cloves garlic.

Mix in 1/2 tsp Black Pepper into the grated cheese.

Heat small pan over medium heat for two minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese mixture into pan, forming 6-inch circle.

Cook 1-2 minutes until bubbling and edges are nicely browned.

Use a turner to remove from pan. Immediately invert over small bowl; press gently to form bowl shape, cool.

For the salad:

Slice one cup cherry tomatoes.

Add 2 cups torn or chopped romaine lettuce to salad bowl.

Add tomatoes and 3/4 cup croutons to the lettuce. Now let’s make a Caesar salad dressing!

For the dressing:

Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, juice from 1/2 lemon, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 3 chopped garlic cloves, ¼ tsp EACH salt and black pepper, and 1 tsp anchovy paste. Whisk well.

Serve salad in Parmesan bowls.

Enjoy!

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Easy Parmesan Crisp Bowls!

This two-ingredient recipe is SO easy to make, and very tasty! You'll definitely want to serve your salad in this deliciously edible bowl!
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Salad:

  • 2 romaine hearts, cut into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • ¾ cup Croutons

For the Caesar Salad Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 chopped garlic cloves
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste

Instructions
 

  • Grate Two Cups of Parmesan Cheese and chop 3 cloves garlic.
  • Mix in 1/2 tsp Black Pepper with the grated cheese.
  • Heat small pan over medium heat for two minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese mixture into pan, forming 6-inch circle. Cook 1-2 minutes until bubbling and edges are nicely browned.
  • Use a turner to remove from pan. Immediately invert over small bowl; press gently to form bowl shape, cool.
  • For salad, slice one cup cherry tomatoes. Add 2 cups torn or chopped romaine lettuce to salad bowl.  Add tomatoes and 3/4 cup croutons to lettuce.
  • For the dressing, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1tsp Dijon mustard, juice from 1/2 lemon, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 3 chopped garlic cloves, ¼ tsp EACH salt and black pepper, and 1 tsp anchovy paste. Whisk well.
  • Serve salad in Parmesan bowls.

Nutritional Information Disclaimer:

The provided nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. It is offered as a courtesy and may not reflect exact values due to variations in ingredients, cooking methods, and other factors. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or nutritionist for precise dietary information.

Made this recipe? Tag me @imapampchef on Instagram!I would love to hear from you!