Description
A quick and nutritious side dish of roasted green beans tossed with garlic and Parmesan, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Wash and trim the fresh green beans, then pat them dry thoroughly.
- Toss the green beans with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully coated.
- Spread the green beans out on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Sprinkle the green beans with grated Parmesan and return to the oven for an additional 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melty and browned.
- Serve immediately, with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different herbs or spices. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg