Description
A delightful side dish of vibrant green beans coated in garlic-infused olive oil and topped with fresh Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Fresh Green Beans
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon Salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the green beans by trimming the ends and rinsing them under cold water.
- Toss the green beans with olive oil in a large bowl until coated.
- Add minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and toss until well distributed.
- Spread the green beans in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for about 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over them, tossing to coat.
- Optionally sprinkle red pepper flakes and toss again.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added crunch, consider broiling the green beans for the last minute of cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg