Description
These Roasted Parmesan Green Beans are a flavorful and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. The green beans are roasted to tender perfection with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of lemon juice for brightness.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss Green Beans: In a large bowl, toss green beans with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Roast Green Beans: Spread green beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and lightly browned.
- Add Parmesan: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and return to the oven for 2 minutes until melted and golden.
- Finish and Serve: Remove and drizzle with lemon juice if desired before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1 to 2 minutes after roasting.
- You can also add a sprinkle of breadcrumbs with the Parmesan for a crunchier topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
