Parmesan Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Parmesan Green Beans, a quick and easy recipe that brings vibrant flavor to your table in just 20 minutes. Crisp-tender green beans are blanched to perfection, then tossed in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil and coated in a generous layer of melted Parmesan cheese for a savory, cheesy kick. A pinch of salt and black pepper highlights the dish’s simple yet bold flavors, while an optional splash of fresh lemon juice adds a zesty brightness. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing side for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this recipe is a deliciously effortless way to enjoy a wholesome vegetable that will steal the spotlight on your plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 60 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim off the ends.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Drain the green beans immediately and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss them with the garlic and olive oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are heated through and slightly crisp on the edges.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the green beans and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Optional: Drizzle the green beans with a teaspoon of lemon juice for a hint of brightness.
Transfer the Parmesan green beans to a serving dish and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.3 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 505 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
