Description
Succulent garlic parmesan green beans elevate humble vegetables into a luxurious side dish that sparkles with Mediterranean flair. Crisp, herbaceous, and richly seasoned, these green beans deliver complex flavor profiles you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly rinse the green beans and meticulously trim off the tough stem ends, creating a clean and uniform appearance.
- Transfer green beans to a spacious mixing bowl and generously coat with fragrant olive oil and finely minced garlic, ensuring each bean is evenly seasoned.
- Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, gently tossing to distribute the seasonings uniformly.
- Carefully arrange the green beans across the baking sheet in a loose, single layer, allowing adequate space between each bean to promote optimal roasting and crisp texture.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for approximately 15-20 minutes, monitoring until the beans develop a golden-brown edges and maintain a tender-crisp consistency.
- Carefully remove the baking sheet and shower the roasted green beans with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, creating a delicate and savory coating.
- Optional: For a more golden and slightly melted cheese finish, return the sheet to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching attentively to prevent burning.
- Immediately transfer to a serving dish and present these aromatic, crispy green beans as a delectable accompaniment to your main course.
Notes
- Maximize crispiness by ensuring green beans are completely dry before tossing with oil to prevent steaming.
- Choose fresh, firm green beans with vibrant color and snap for the best roasted texture and flavor intensity.
- Customize seasoning by adding red pepper flakes for heat or fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary for extra complexity.
- Swap Parmesan for nutritional yeast to create a dairy-free version that still delivers rich, savory notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg