Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add panko; stir constantly for 2 minutes or until golden. Remove from heat. Stir in zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Fill a large saucepan 2/3 full of water; bring to a boil. Add remaining 1 tablespoon salt. Add beans; cook 2 minutes. Fill a large bowl 2/3 full of ice water. Transfer beans to ice water to cool; drain.
  • Add oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add beans; saute, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until heated. Add lemon juice and almonds; saute 1 minute. Season with pepper. Add panko topping; serve.