Fasolka Szparagowa Recipe (Polish Green Beans)

Green Beans Polonaise (Fasolka Szparagowa) lets the flavor of green beans shine! It's an easy side dish of green beans topped with toasted buttery breadcrumbs.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Polish

Keyword Fasolka Szparagowa, Green Beans à la Polonaise, Green Beans Polonaise, Polish Green Beans

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 235kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

4 tablespoons salted butter
1 large clove garlic crushed
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans stems trimmed off
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper

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Instructions

Add the butter to a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Stir in the bread crumbs, and cook until they’re light golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes, turning the heat down as necessary so they don’t burn in patches. Once they’re toasted, immediately transfer the bread crumbs to a bowl to stop them from cooking.
Bring a pot of water up to a boil. Once boiling, add a generous pinch of salt and the beans. Cook until they’re just fork-tender. I like them tender but with a touch of crunch, which takes about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
Transfer the beans to a platter. Top with the toasted bread crumbs, dill, and black pepper. Serve.

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Notes

Cook the Beans to Your Liking: As a matter of personal preference, I like the beans crisp-tender for this. However, you can boil or steam them longer if you want them softer.

Fresh or Dry Breadcrumbs: I like fresh breadcrumbs here, but dried breadcrumbs will also work. You can make fresh breadcrumbs by pulsing stale sliced bread in a food processor, or look for it in the bakery area of the grocery store.

If Possible Opt For Local Green Beans in Season: You can use frozen green beans here, but fresh are so much better! That's why this recipe is a great option for summer when local green beans are in season in your area. For a delicious switch-up, try this with yellow wax beans too!
Vegan Version: Use olive oil or coconut oil instead of butter.
Gluten Free Version: Use gluten free breadcrumbs (or make your own breadcrumbs with gluten free bread).

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