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Oven-Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

This elegant side dish elevates basic green beans to a whole new level. This dish is great for entertaining because it looks and tastes like you spent a lot more time on it than you actually did. Roasting the green beans assures they will be crisp tender and full of robust flavor. As an added bonus, the high-quality extra virgin olive oil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese greatly enhances the natural appeal of this classic side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 178
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. green beans fresh, washed, trimmed and patted dry
  • 3 clove garlic large, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
To Serve:
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil high-quality
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese freshly, grated

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat™ baking mat. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the green beans, garlic, and olive oil together until coated. Spread the seasoned green beans on prepared baking sheet into a single layer without crowding. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  3. Place the baking sheet in the pre-heated oven for 15-20 minutes or just until the beans are crisp tender, turning once halfway through.
  4. Remove from oven and transfer beans to a serving platter or bowl. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese right before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 869IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 1mg

Notes

The green beans will become mushy if roasted too long. Test for doneness after 10 minutes and adjust final cook time accordingly.

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