Description
Parmesan green beans create a delightful side dish that elevates simple vegetables with crispy, cheesy goodness. Roasted to golden perfection, this recipe offers a quick and irresistible way to make green beans your new favorite vegetable companion.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Vegetables:
- 1 lb (454 grams) fresh green beans
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Oils, Cheese, and Breadcrumbs:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated or shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a scorching 400°F, allowing it to reach full temperature for optimal roasting performance.
- In a capacious mixing vessel, lavishly coat the green beans with olive oil, generously sprinkling Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, and salt, ensuring each verdant spear is thoroughly dressed.
- Arrange the seasoned beans on a rimmed baking sheet, creating a deliberate single-layer landscape that prevents steaming and promotes robust roasting.
- Position the sheet in the heated oven, allowing the beans to transform for 15-20 minutes. Midway through the roasting cycle, gently rotate the beans to encourage uniform caramelization and golden-brown edges.
- Extract the beans when they achieve a tender yet crisp texture, with a gleaming, crunchy exterior. Optional: Crown the dish with an additional cascade of Parmesan for heightened decadence, then serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Perfectly crisp beans require spreading them in a single layer without overcrowding, allowing hot air to circulate and create that delightful golden-brown exterior.
- Massage the seasoning mixture thoroughly to ensure each green bean gets an even, flavorful coating that will caramelize beautifully during roasting.
- Swap panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same crunchy texture and nutty Parmesan flavor.
- For added nutrition, experiment with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary, which can elevate the bean’s natural earthy taste and provide extra antioxidant benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg