I served these 30-minute Parmesan garlic roasted green beans with just about anything, and my family is always raving. For me, having such an easy side that my family loves is nothing short of a small miracle. And they’re so wonderfully caramelized and cheesy, it’s hard to believe they’re actually a super healthy side dish!
If you have picky eaters in your family (like me), then you know how difficult it is to find veggie sides everyone agrees to eat. I’ll tell you what: serving steamed veggies over and over is one way to put them to sleep – culinary speaking.
These roasted green beans still have that fresh, crisp, texture but also a bit of caramelization. Of course, the Parmesan and fresh garlic play their parts really well, making them totally snackable.
🛒 Ingredients
✅Green Beans – I love it when these show up fresh in grocery stores and the farmer’s markets. I usually buy way too much, but we’ll have a good week of roasted veggies to use them up.
✅Parmesan – Use either the pre-shredded or the block of real parmesan. I prefer to buy the block of cheese as manufacturers sometimes include additives in the bags of shredded. It doesn’t take much effort to run it through a grater.
✅Garlic – Load up on garlic for this recipe. My family loves it, so we include a good amount with this.
✅Lemon juice
✅Olive oil
✅Salt & pepper
🔥 Instructions
👉Step 1: Wash the green beans and trim off both ends. Place the trimmed beans in a large bowl.
👉Step 2: Add the garlic, parmesan, lemon juice and olive oil. Toss well to combine thoroughly.
👉Step 3: Spread these in a single layer on a sheet pan and bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
📌 Expert Tips
🔸Always use fresh green beans to get the best results.
🔸Be sure to leave some space on the pan. Overcrowding means that they won’t cook properly.
🔸Start with washing and drying the beans. This is an important step, so don’t skip it.
🔸Make an extra batch for meal prep lunches later in the week.
🌶️ Easy Variations
Obviously, green beans can roasted with an assortment of herbs, spices, oils, and other ingredients to change up the flavors.
The ideas below are super effortless variations of the Parmesan garlic roasted green beans. It would be hard to choose a favorite as I love them all.
They sure make these roasted green beans even more fun!
⭐Spicy garlic Parmesan – Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the garlic and oil before roasting.
⭐Bacon Parmesan – Toss the finished beans with 2-3 slices of crispy, crumbled bacon right before serving. (My husband’s favorite!)
⭐Bright & zesty – Add a little bit of fresh lemon zest along with the lemon juice for an extra-bright, citrusy pop!
I’m more than curious to know if you tried any unusual combos that turned out great so leave me a comment if you have a good one.
❓ FAQ
The combination of garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, parmesan, salt, and pepper gives them the perfect complementary flavors.
Add fresh herbs or other seasonings to change the flavor if desired.
If you see that your green beans have turned out rubbery, it’s because they weren’t cooked long enough. It’s a good idea to double-check your oven temperature. You may need to roast them for a few extra minutes if they are still rubbery.
Yep! To get the most out of your green beans, you should trim off the ends. This will keep them the perfect texture. Otherwise, you will notice the ends are tougher to eat.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. My favorite way to reheat them is in the air fryer at 375°F for 3-4 minutes! This brings back that perfect crispy texture. You can also pop them back in a 400°F oven for 5-8 minutes or, in a pinch, just use the microwave (though they won’t be as crispy!).
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Parmesan Garlic Roasted Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 lb Green Beans
- 1 tbsp Garlic minced
- ½ tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon juice from one lemon
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Trim ends off of green beans and place into bowl.
- Toss with garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Add shredded parmesan and toss once more to evenly distribute ingredients.
- Transfer to baking dish. Bake 30-35 minutes. Add sliced lemons after cooking.
Notes
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Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.
So fresh and yummy!