Green Bean Gratin
5/15/2011
1/2 cup
Pamela’s Amazing Toasted Bread Crumbs
Optional: 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
1/2 cup dried apricots, cut into thin strips
3 medium cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound green beans, washed and trimmed
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.
Combine Pamela’s Amazing Toasted Bread Crumbs with pecans and olive oil to create topping. In a heavy sauté pan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat, then add onion and apricot. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, 3 or 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 or 2 minutes more, until garlic is fragrant.
Steam beans, or blanche in salted boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans to onion and apricot mixture and toss to combine. Turn into buttered 12-inch round or oval casserole dish and top with crumb and nut mixture.
Bake at 350° until well-browned, 30 to 40 minutes.