Roasted Green Beans with Garlic & Parmesan
Crispy roasted green beans with garlic and Parmesan, ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect as a healthy side dish for weeknights or special dinners.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and washed
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced (or 2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Rinse green beans and pat completely dry with paper towels.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4. Add green beans and toss until evenly coated.
5. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet without overcrowding.
6. Roast 10–12 minutes, until tender-crisp and lightly caramelized.
7. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan and lemon juice.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
• For dairy-free, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
• Add walnuts or almonds for extra crunch and heart-healthy fats.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 89
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 234mg
- Fat: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8.1g
- Fiber: 3.6g
- Protein: 4.2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: roasted green beans, garlic parmesan green beans, healthy side dish