Description
Crispy Parmesan Green Beans deliver a simple side dish that makes vegetables super tasty and fun to eat. Roasted with savory cheese and a light crunch, these green beans bring delicious excitement to your dinner plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to exactly 425F with a rack positioned in the center for even roasting.
- Thoroughly rinse 1 pound of fresh green beans under cold water and carefully snip off the tough stem ends.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large mixing bowl and add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
- Drop the green beans into the seasoned oil and gently tumble them around until each bean is completely coated.
- Spread the green beans in a single layer across a rimmed baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded or stacked.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for precisely 15 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through to encourage even browning.
- Carefully pull the baking sheet out and immediately shower the beans with ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Return the beans to the 425F oven for an additional 5 minutes, watching closely until the cheese turns golden and slightly crispy.
Notes
- Fresh green beans work best for maximum crunch and flavor in this recipe.
- Pat beans completely dry after washing to help them crisp up nicely in the oven.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for better melting and richer taste.
- For a dairy-free version, swap parmesan with nutritional yeast or chopped toasted almonds to keep the savory, nutty profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg