Description
Garlic parmesan roasted green beans bring crisp edges and savory cheese flavor to the table. This easy side dish pairs well with almost any main.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- ½ cup parmesan
- 2 large cloves garlic
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ lemon juice
Seasonings:
- Salt
- Pepper
- 12 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a sizzling 425°F and grab a spacious baking sheet.
- Rinse 1 pound of green beans and meticulously trim off the tough stem ends.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the beans in a generously sized mixing bowl.
- Mince 2 large garlic cloves into tiny fragments and scatter them across the beans.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper into the bowl.
- Massage the oil, garlic, salt, and pepper into the beans until every surface gleams with seasoning.
- Arrange the beans in a precise single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring no overlap.
- Slide the sheet into the preheated 425°F oven for exactly 15-20 minutes.
- Check for tender beans with delicate crispy edges and a slight golden-brown tone.
- Pull the sheet from the oven and immediately shower ½ cup freshly grated parmesan across the hot beans.
- Squeeze juice from ½ a lemon evenly over the cheese-covered beans.
- Gently toss the beans to distribute the cheese and lemon juice.
- Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and sprinkle over the top for a bright finish.
Notes
- Spread beans in a single layer to ensure even roasting and prevent steaming, which keeps them crisp and helps develop a nice golden color.
- Use fresh garlic for the most vibrant flavor, and chop it finely so it distributes evenly across the green beans.
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans and trim the tough ends before roasting to get the best texture and taste.
- For a dairy-free version, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast or toasted nuts to maintain a savory, rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg