Description
This Parmesan Roasted Green Beans recipe offers a delicious and easy side dish featuring fresh green beans roasted to perfection with garlic, Italian seasoning, and topped with melted Parmesan cheese. The beans are tender, slightly browned, and bursting with flavor, making it a perfect accompaniment for any meal.
Ingredients
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Green Beans and Seasoning
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Toppings (Optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F to ensure it’s hot enough to roast the green beans and achieve that perfect browning.
- Prepare Green Beans: Place the trimmed green beans on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat all the beans with the seasoning and oil.
- Roast the Green Beans: Spread the seasoned green beans out in a single layer on the baking sheet to avoid overcrowding. Roast them in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until they’re tender and have a slightly browned, roasted appearance.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the hot green beans. Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and turn a light golden color.
- Finishing Touches: Once out of the oven, optionally drizzle the green beans with lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for an added burst of freshness and flavor before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan so the green beans roast properly rather than steaming.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts and browns better than pre-shredded varieties.
