Parmesan roasted green beans are a fast and tasty side dish ready in under 30 minutes. Tossed with olive oil, garlic powder, and topped with tasty Parmesan cheese, they are fancy enough for special occasions but easy enough for busy weeknights.
Serve this baked green beans recipe alongside grilled marinated chicken and homemade Texas toast to complete the meal!
I'm a HUGE fan of green beans, and luckily my three kiddos are too. I've loved experimenting and learning how to cook fresh green beans over the years.
Roasting them is my absolute favorite and I love to experiment with flavors, like the garlic and Parmesan in today's recipe! (If you like roasting veggies you should also check out my Oven Roasted Peppers and Roasted Russet Potatoes!)
How to Prep and Trim Green Beans
I grew up with farmer grandparents so I go old school and snap the ends of my green beans off by hand. For those who want to do it otherwise, it's quite easy.
- Wash in cold water and pat dry.
- Cut the ends with kitchen shears as you wash them or line them up on a cutting board with the ends even and slice them off with a knife.
Have extra beans? You can use them in this From Scratch Green Bean Casserole or my Pesto Potato Salad!
Ingredients
- green beans
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- Parmesan cheese
Step by step
Simply mix the everything except the Parmesan cheese in a bowl and toss to coat. Spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet pan, then roast them up, top with Parmesan, and enjoy!
Tips for best results
- For easy cleanup, line your baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- If you have children, show them how to snap the ends of the green beans by hand and have them do this for you, they love it!
- If roasting the green beans along with other dishes in the oven you may need to add an extra 5 minutes to the cooking time.
Variations
Try adding or combining these variations on this recipe to suit your family's tastes:
- toss with Panko bread crumbs
- sliced almonds and squeeze of lemon juice or lemon zest
- drizzle with balsamic vinegar
- a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, or other dried herbs
- minced fresh garlic instead of garlic powder
- cayenne or chili powder
- use melted butter or avocado oil instead of olive oil
- substitute crumbled feta when it's time to serve for the Parmesan
- add in chopped walnuts, pine nuts, or finely diced carrots before roasting
FAQs
Roasting is very forgiving and you can adjust the cook time according to how you crisp you like your green beans.
Roasting at 400 degrees for 20 minutes leaves the beans tender yet still crispy. My children prefer them a little softer so I have roasted them up to 30 minutes in the past to get that texture right.
You cannot use canned green beans because they are pre-cooked the end result of roasting will be mushy. To use frozen green beans, thaw and thoroughly dry before roasting.
For the very best results, however, find nice fresh green beans when making this recipe.
Keep these beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, or for a more crisp result warm in the oven at 350 degrees until heated through.
Yes! String beans, green beans, wax beans, pole beans are all referring to the same veggie. There are different varieties such as Romano and haricots vert but they are interchangeable in this recipe. See this article for a deep-dive into all the different types of green beans.
I hope you love this recipe as much as we do, it's a tasty and family-friendly way to get fresh veggies in your meal plan.
If you try this recipe, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!
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Parmesan Roasted Green Beans
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: vegetable
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: American
Description
Dinner just got a little tastier with the addition of these easy and delicious oven-roasted green beans. Tossed with a olive oil and spices and roasted in just 30 minutes, these roasted green beans are sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash green beans and pat dry. Trim ends.
- Mix all ingredients except Parmesan in a large bowl and toss to coat.
- Spread beans in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast 10 minute, then use a spatula to turn green beans. Return to oven and roast another 10 minutes or until the beans reach your desired tenderness.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- If you have children, show them how to snap the ends of the green beans by hand and have them do this for you, they love it!
- If roasting the green beans along with other dishes in the oven you may need to add an extra 5 minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 2.8 g
- Sodium: 198.9 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.6 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: oven roasted green beans
Jess says
Can you make with frozen green beans?
Amy says
These are AMAZING! My family.grabbed them up before they got to the table. We even make them as a snack. Thank you!
★★★★★
Melissa Riker says
I'm so glad you liked them!
Melissa says
very easy and delicious!
★★★★★
Gayle Harper says
where is the recipe for the dijon lemon sauce??
Robin says
Had these tonight, it was delicious!
★★★★★