Description
This Roasted Parmesan Green Beans recipe offers a deliciously crisp and flavorful side dish featuring fresh green beans tossed with olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and crunchy panko breadcrumbs, then oven-roasted to perfection. It’s a quick and easy way to add a savory, cheesy touch to your vegetable dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
Seasonings & Toppings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (or substitute with fresh roasted garlic if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting the green beans to a perfect crisp.
- Prepare Green Beans: Rinse and trim the ends of 1 pound of fresh green beans to remove any tough stems or imperfections.
- Season Beans: In a mixing bowl, toss the green beans with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder until they are evenly coated.
- Add Parmesan and Panko: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of grated or shredded Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of panko bread crumbs over the green beans. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the green beans out in a single layer on a baking sheet to ensure they roast evenly without steaming.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 15-20 minutes, or until the green beans are tender and the panko crumbs are golden brown and crispy. Stir halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and transfer the roasted Parmesan green beans to a serving dish. Serve warm as a tasty side dish.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute panko bread crumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed nuts.
- Fresh roasted garlic can be used instead of garlic powder for a more intense garlic flavor.
- Monitor the green beans closely towards the end of roasting to prevent burning of the panko crumbs.
- Feel free to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra zest.
