Roasted Parmesan green beans are the kind of side dish I make all the time, for weeknight dinners or holiday meals. They’re easy, crispy, savory and everyone loves them. All you need are 15 minutes, fresh green beans and a couple of other simple ingredients. But be warned! You might want to eat the entire pan of beans before they even make it to the table, they’re that perfect.
They go well with literally any main, because they’re so basic and delightful and don’t compete with even the most complicated mains! From Thanksgiving turkey, to Christmas prime rib, to a regular old Sunday roast chicken, they’re a go-with-anything side that couldn’t be simpler. Need simple green beans, but also need oven space? Garlic green beans or green beans almondine are great, too.
Just 4 Key Ingredients
- Green beans: This recipe is best with fresh green beans, I wouldn’t use frozen in this case.
- Olive oil: I use extra virgin olive oil because I love the flavor and that’s what I have, but regular olive oil would also work.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, salt, pepper
- Parmesan cheese: I love how freshly grated Parm gets so crispy and salty, but if you wanted to use different cheeses you could. Pecorino romano is sometimes a bit more affordable than Parm and will still give a wonderful flavor. Asiago would work, too. Whatever cheese you use, be sure to grate it yourself! A microplane grater is best.
How To Make Parmesan Roasted Green Beans
- Cut the knobby end off the green beans.
- Gently toss the green beans with oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle them with Parmesan!
- Roast at 425°F for about 15 minutes.
- For really crispy Parmesan cheese, broil on high for 3 minutes more.
Tips for Perfect Roasted Green Beans
If your green beans are a bit thick, they may need a longer roast (up to 20 minutes) to get truly tender rather than just crisp-tender. I wouldn’t use French green beans (haricot verts in French), which are a bit longer and thinner than other green beans, as they will get too tender before the Parmesan gets golden brown.
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