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This fantastic recipe makes Roasted Green Beans flavored with Garlic and Parmesan cheese. It’s a side dish that’s great for anything from holidays to weeknight meals.
If you’re a regular visitor to this site, then you know I’m a big fan of roasted vegetables (especially garlic roasted). It’s my very favorite way to cook them. I love how quick and easy it is to make an absolutely delectable side dish.
Why This Recipe Works
- The garlic and parmesan cheese add a flavor profile that adds a punch of flavor to an otherwise mild vegetable.
- Roasting the green beans gives them a crisp crunch that is not only delicious but healthy too.
- The nuttiness of the roasted garlic and green beans with the saltiness of the cheese is a delicious combination!
Perfect Roasted Grean Beans
I make this dish a lot! Roasting green beans brings their best flavors. They get a little crispy, which I love, and the flavor is more concentrated than it would be if you steamed or sautéed them.
And the crisp garlic and parmesan cheese just elevates them to a whole new level! If you’re new to roasting green beans, you have to try it! Once you do, this recipe will go into your regular rotation!
Green Bean Buying Guide
Look for brightly colored firm beans (they should snap easily when bent) and avoid any with visible seeds, blemishes, or signs of wrinkling.
How To clean and Trim Fresh Green Beans
- To clean just put them in a colander and run them under cold water (just be sure you dry them thoroughly before roasting).
- Trimming is simple you just cut the ends off. You can cut both ends or leave the tips on to save time.
- To easily trim several at a time, just grab a bunch, line the ends up, and cut off the tips in one slice. Then line up the ends and repeat.
Time Saving Tip: Most grocery stores sell bags of green beans that have already been trimmed and cleaned. These ready prepped vegetables are great for nights you’re short on time!
How To Make Oven Roasted Green Beans
- Wash, dry, and trim the green beans.
- Toss with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Roast until crisp and tender.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Step By Step Instructions
Wash the green beans and leave to dry completely. Trim the ends and add to a large oven-safe dish.
Add the garlic. Toss with the extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper and spread out evenly in the dish.
Add freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Toss to coat well.
Roast, until lightly caramelized, crisp and tender, about 15-25 minutes.
Serve with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
More Tasty Roasted Vegetables
Recipe Tips
- Be Sure to Preheat the oven. A hot oven from the very start is vital to getting the green beans crispy.
- Cut the green beans equal sizes so they cook evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Having a crowded pan will result in steaming instead of roasting and they won’t crisp up.
- Don’t be shy with the oil. Fat is the key to roasting any vegetable. If you don’t use enough oil, the beans will turn out dry.
- Don’t have time to work with fresh garlic? This might surprise you, but I make this all the time using garlic powder.
What is the difference is between green beans and string beans?
The short answer – absolutely nothing. Green Beans and String Beans are the exact same vegetable. they just go by different names.
Can Roasted Green Beans Be Made Ahead?
Yes, they can be made ahead by preparing them in advance and cooking before you’re ready to serve.
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Recipe
Roasted Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds green beans (cleaned & trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and thinly sliced (or chopped))
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F/220C
- Wash the green beans and leave to dry completely. Trim the ends and add to a large oven-safe dish.
- Add the garlic. Toss with the extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper and spread out evenly in the dish.
- Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Roast, until lightly caramelized, crisp and tender, about 15-25 minutes.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese
Tips
- Be Sure to Preheat the oven. A hot oven from the very start is vital to getting the green beans crispy.
- Don’t be shy with the oil. Fat is the key to roasting any vegetable. If you don’t use enough oil, the beans will turn out dry.
- Cut the green beans equal sizes so they cook evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Having a crowded pan will result in steaming instead of roasting and they won’t crisp up.
Save to favoritesYour saved recipes will be right here waiting for you every time you visit, so you can easily find and make the meals you love.Update Notes: This recipe was originally posted in 2014, but was published again in 2018 to include step by step directions, nutritional information, new photos, and a video.
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