Description
A simple, flavorful side dish of green beans roasted until crisp‑tender, coated with olive oil and topped with savory Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb (≈ 680 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ cup (≈ 35 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 °F (≈ 220 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, toss the green beans with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the green beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, then use a spatula to turn or shake the pan so the beans roast evenly.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the beans, then return to the oven and roast another 8–10 minutes (or until the beans are tender and the cheese is golden and crisp).
- Remove from oven and serve immediately, while still warm.
Notes
- Make sure the beans are dry before tossing them so the cheese and oil adhere better.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan (not pre‑shredded) for better melting and flavor.
- If desired, add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving to brighten the flavor.
- You can add extra seasonings (e.g. smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, fresh herbs) to vary the taste.
- Leftovers lose crispness — reheat in oven or toaster oven rather than microwave to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ≈ ½ cup
- Calories: ≈ 79 kcal
- Sugar: ≈ 1–2 g
- Sodium: ≈ 290 mg
- Fat: ≈ 4 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈ 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈ 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈ 9 g
- Fiber: ≈ 3 g
- Protein: ≈ 4 g
- Cholesterol: ≈ 4 mg
