
Green Bean Parmesan
Elevate your dinner table with this Green Bean Parmesan, a delightful twist on a classic comfort dish. Libby's Naturals Cut Green Beans are perfectly breaded with a crispy panko coating, then fried to golden perfection. Layered with rich tomato sauce, a generous sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a blanket of gooey mozzarella, this dish is baked until bubbly and golden brown. Finished with fresh basil, it's a crowd-pleaser that's both savory and satisfying. Perfect as a side or a stand-alone meal, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

SERVINGS
12

PREP TIME
15 Min

COOK TIME
15 Min
Ingredients
Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 cups panko bread crumbs
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Libby's Naturals Cut Green Beans, drained
2 cups tomato sauce or marinara
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella
Basil leaves, chopped
Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 cups panko bread crumbs
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Libby's Naturals Cut Green Beans, drained
2 cups tomato sauce or marinara
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella
Basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Heat 1½ inches of oil in a medium pot to 360°F. Preheat oven to 450°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and black pepper.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, water, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
- In a third bowl, add bread crumbs.
- In batches, toss green beans in flour mixture. Shake off excess, then add to mayonnaise mixture; coat well. Next, add coated green beans to panko. Mix well and transfer to a large plate. Repeat with remaining green beans.
- Fry coated green beans in batches, until golden brown and crispy, about 1–2 minutes. Drain onto a paper towel–lined plate. Repeat with remaining green beans (allow oil to return to temperature before continuing to fry).
- Add fried green beans to 2-quart baking dish. Pour tomato sauce over green beans and top with Parmigiano-Reggiano and mozzarella.
- Bake 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- Garnish with basil.
- Heat 1½ inches of oil in a medium pot to 360°F. Preheat oven to 450°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and black pepper.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, water, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
- In a third bowl, add bread crumbs.
- In batches, toss green beans in flour mixture. Shake off excess, then add to mayonnaise mixture; coat well. Next, add coated green beans to panko. Mix well and transfer to a large plate. Repeat with remaining green beans.
- Fry coated green beans in batches, until golden brown and crispy, about 1–2 minutes. Drain onto a paper towel–lined plate. Repeat with remaining green beans (allow oil to return to temperature before continuing to fry).
- Add fried green beans to 2-quart baking dish. Pour tomato sauce over green beans and top with Parmigiano-Reggiano and mozzarella.
- Bake 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- Garnish with basil.
