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.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim off the ends.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the green beans and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Optional: Drizzle the green beans with a teaspoon of lemon juice for a hint of brightness.

Step 9

Transfer the Parmesan green beans to a serving dish and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(555.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	647.5

Total Fat 46.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 2229.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 15.0g
Protein 32.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 844.6mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 998.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.6%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 20.5%