CRISPY GREEN BEANS

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Pitas can be more than just pockets! Use the flatbread to create seasoned breadcrumbs for this easy vegetable side.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pita, torn
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Coarse salt and pepper
1 pound trimmed green beans
Juice from 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Pulse pita in a food processor until coarsely ground. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add pita crumbs and cook, stirring, until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Steam green beans in batches until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with seasoned breadcrumbs.

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