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Baby Beans With Orange Crumble Recipe

Elevate your weeknight meal with this vibrant and easy Baby Beans with Zesty Orange Crumble recipe! Tender baby beans are perfectly complemented by a crunchy, flavorful topping of toasted breadcrumbs, butter, fragrant orange zest, and crunchy almonds. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gourmet-inspired dish is surprisingly simple to make and perfect for a light lunch or side dish. Adapted from a recipe on the Simply Great Recipes Club website.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 117.8 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Baby Beans With Orange Crumble

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • Orange, Zest Of
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 clove minced garlic and 1 tablespoon butter

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How to Make Baby Beans With Orange Crumble

  1. Cook 1 cup of frozen baby beans according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
  2. While beans cook, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs, the zest of 1 orange, and 1/4 cup slivered almonds to the skillet.
  4. Cook, stirring frequently, until breadcrumbs are golden brown and crunchy (about 3-5 minutes).
  5. Stir in 1 clove minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of butter into the breadcrumb mixture. Allow the butter to melt completely and combine well.
  6. Gently toss the cooked baby beans with the orange crumble mixture, ensuring all beans are evenly coated.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy! Garnish with extra orange zest if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

8g

Carbs

4g

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