Description
Roasted green beans make weeknight dinners super simple and delicious. Crispy, seasoned, and ready in minutes, these beans deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Additions:
- Zest of ½ lemon
- Squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Arrange your oven rack in the center position and heat to 425°F. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Rinse 1 lb green beans and trim away tough stem ends. Use a clean kitchen towel to thoroughly dry each bean.
- Place green beans in a spacious mixing bowl. Drizzle 1 ½ tbsp olive oil over them, then sprinkle ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper.
- Toss beans until every surface gets coated with seasoning. Add ¼ cup grated Parmesan and mix again to ensure cheese adheres.
- Spread beans across baking sheet in a single layer without overcrowding. Each bean should touch the pan surface directly.
- Roast at 425°F for 15-18 minutes, watching carefully. You want beans tender with golden crispy edges and melted cheese bits.
- Remove sheet from oven. Optional: Zest ½ lemon or squeeze fresh lemon juice across beans for bright flavor contrast.
- Transfer roasted beans to serving platter. Dust with extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans for the best texture and flavor, avoiding canned or frozen options.
- Pat beans completely dry before adding oil to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Spread beans in a single layer without overcrowding to achieve golden, crispy edges and even roasting.
- For dietary variations, swap Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a vegan version or use dairy-free cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg