Jump To Recipeby Liz Thomson
July 25, 2023This post may contain affiliate links.
These delicious Parmesan green beans are roasted in the oven, seasoned with garlic and topped with Parmesan cheese and lemon zest for a simple and easy side dish!
For years, I thought I didn’t like green beans. Growing up, all we ever had was canned green beans, and while those have a time and a place, fresh green beans taste like a completely different food. Once I tried roasting fresh green beans, I was hooked. These Parmesan green beans take things to the next level, but they’re still very simple to make. If you have some leftover veggies, try my pasta with green beans!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Green beans: Fresh green beans are the star ingredient of this dish. They provide a crisp and fresh texture and add a vibrant green color. They are a good source of vitamins and fiber.
Olive oil: The oil adds a touch of richness and also helps to prevent sticking. A suitable substitute for olive oil would be avocado oil or canola oil.
Parmesan cheese: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is sprinkled over the green beans to add a salty and nutty flavor. Feel free to substitute another hard cheese such as Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano.
Lemon: A combination of lemon juice and lemon zest adds an acidic bite that balances the overall flavor of the dish. You can substitute with red wine vinegar, if needed.
Garlic powder: Garlic powder is used to add a hint of garlic flavor to the green beans. If you don’t have garlic powder, you can use minced garlic or garlic salt as a substitute.
Crushed red pepper: This is optional, but if you want to add a little spicy flavor, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes, too.
How to Make Roasted Green Beans
originally posted July 25, 2023 (updated September 18, 2024)by Liz Thomson categories:Side Dish0 comments