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Avocado Caesar green beans with creamy dressing, panko crispies, and Parmesan on a plate

Avocado Caesar Green Beans with Panko Crispies and Parmesan

Avocado Caesar Green Beans combine crisp green beans with a creamy avocado Caesar dressing, crunchy panko crispies, and Parmesan for a fresh, flavorful side. It is an easy dish to make when you want a vegetable recipe with satisfying texture and bold Caesar-style appeal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 214
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Avocado Caesar
  • half an avocado
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup water (up to 1/2 cup)
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Panko Crispies
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • pinch of salt
Green Beans and Topping
  • 12 oz / 340 g green beans, ends trimmed
  • Parmesan for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blend the avocado, mayonnaise, water, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and salt until a smooth dressing forms. Adjust with additional water if needed for a smooth drizzling consistency.
  2. Combine the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, olive oil, and salt in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the panko begins to turn golden, about 2-3 minutes total. Handle carefully as the mixture will be very hot.
Cooking
  1. Boil the green beans for 3-5 minutes until bright green and tender. For a brighter color, transfer the beans to ice water after draining to stop the cooking process.
Assembly
  1. Arrange the green beans on a platter. Add the avocado Caesar dressing, sprinkle with panko crispies, and finish with grated Parmesan before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve the green beans warm or cold with any remaining avocado Caesar dressing as desired.

Notes

Keep the panko crispies separate from the dressing until assembly to help maintain their crunchy texture.