Chef John’s Sandy Beans

Description

One quest that never ends for a cook is the search for ways to make common side dishes seem a little more special. Here we’re coating the beans with a crispy, cheesy, pleasantly-gritty bread crumb mixture. This was inspired by a similar trick I like to use for finishing pastas, and if there’s one thing I know about people, it’s they like crispy and crunchy toppings.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup garlic olive oil
  • ¾ cup bread crumbs, or more to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 2

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