Or, as we used to call it as kids, "stringbean-artichoke thing" ...Please make the effort to use fresh beans and artichokes here. Please do NOT use canned ones. This makes all the difference between a restaurant-quality dish and something you get at Aunt Matilda's house that's only okay ...
Fresh beans are always better, but I will allow you to use frozen beans and hearts if you wish. Don't try to get away with using canned. I'll know. (Canned vegetables, eww.)
If you're using fresh green beans and you don't mind the extra labor, split them lengthwise (or use French-style if frozen). Cook the green beans in boiling salted water or steam until just tender. Medium-dice the artichoke hearts.
- 2 lbs fresh green beans or French haritots verts; OR
- You can get away with frozen ones, I suppose. NOT canned.
- 1 9-oz. package frozen artichoke hearts. Do not use canned. I'll know.
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 6 - 8 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil. In a large bowl, mix the beans, bread crumbs, cheese, hearts, and the oil with the onions and garlic. Season liberally with black pepper; salt to taste.
Put the mixture into a 9"x14" baking dish, and sprinkle the top with additional bread crumbs and cheese. Bake at 350 for 20 - 30 minutes.
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