Parmesan-roasted green beans
Serves 4
In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, ¼ tsp dried oregano, ¼ tsp dried basil and some salt and pepper. Spread 400g green beans out on a baking tray coated with cooking spray and drizzle with olive oil. Scatter over the breadcrumb mixture and toss to coat. Bake at 220˚C/200˚C fan/gas mark 7 for 20 minutes or until the green beans are tender.






Sesame green beans
Serves 4
Bring a pan of salted water to a boil and blanch 400g green beans for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain and toss with 3 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp soy sauce and 4 tbsp sesame seeds. Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature.






Baked green bean fries
Serves 4
In a bowl, combine 80g breadcrumbs, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper. Beat 2 eggs in a bowl. Dip 400g green beans in the beaten egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Spread into a single layer on a baking tray coated with cooking spray. Spray the beans lightly with cooking spray and bake at 220˚C/200˚C fan/gas mark 7 for 10 minutes. Flip them and bake for another 3-5 minutes until crispy. Serve hot.