Description
These Oven-Roasted Green Beans are packed with garlic, fresh lemon, and melty Parmesan, making them a bursting-with-flavor side dish! With just 6 simple ingredients, this easy recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, and ready in 30 minutes—perfect for weeknight meals or holiday dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Season the Green Beans
- In a bowl, toss green beans with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Roast to Perfection
- Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly crispy.
4. Finish & Serve
- Remove from the oven and immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over the green beans.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Want extra crunch? Add toasted almonds or pine nuts before serving.
- Make it dairy-free by swapping Parmesan for nutritional yeast.
- For extra heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes before roasting.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
