Tender crisp green beans roasted to perfection, topped with shredded parmesan cheese. This is the easiest way to prepare the best tasting green beans, picky kid approved!
I'm getting tons of requests for green bean casserole, and I'm not going to lie, I've never been a fan. I dislike soft, mushy green beans, I much prefer them tender crisp. The easiest way to achieve that is by roasting them, they come out consistently perfect every time!
I make these quite often, you can season them however you like, add some crushed red pepper for a little kick or even leave the parmesan off. If you want to double the recipe, I suggest using two baking sheets. Serve them immediately out of the oven for best results.
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
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Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 62.4 • Fat: 2.9 g • Carbs: 8.0 • Fiber: 3.8 • Protein: 2.7 g • Sugar: 0
Sodium: 38.4 mg (without salt)
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 62.4 • Fat: 2.9 g • Carbs: 8.0 • Fiber: 3.8 • Protein: 2.7 g • Sugar: 0
Sodium: 38.4 mg (without salt)
Ingredients:
- 12 oz green beans, trimmed (make sure they are dry)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- kosher salt + fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp shredded parmesan
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum for easy clean-up.
Lay green beans out on the baking sheet and drizzle oil over them. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder and toss to evenly coat.
Spread them out on the sheet so that they all lay flat and place on the lower third section of your oven. Bake 10 minutes, shake the pan to turn; bake 5 additional minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated cheese.
ooo wow this looks lovely!
ReplyDeletedelicious!! I love when the tips become caramelized and thus get a little crunchy.
ReplyDeleteI'm a creep, but I like to cook the life out of my veggies (So bad, I know), but I just love them when they are mush. These look really good though. Green beans are my fave!!
ReplyDeleteThe only way I really like green beans is to cook the life out of them, but I'm gonna give this a try.
DeleteI make ones just similiar to this. I add the oil and some chili poweder to a skillet with some garlic and warm it all up and then add the green beans to coat. Put in the oven and roast them for 10-15 mins and then put the parm cheese on them..we are having them for one of our thanksgiving side dishes
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI L-O-V-E everything you make!
I *love* green beans -- I usually steam mine but I love the flavor veggies get from roasting them. Definitely want to try this!
ReplyDeleteI'm making these tonight!
ReplyDeleteGina-
ReplyDeleteCan we make this recipe with asparagus?
That is usually how I make asparagus. I like to use Cajun Seasoning for a little kick, but the Parm works well too.
Deletelemon pepper is really good on asparagus cooked this way!
DeleteLemon olive oil is great, also.
DeleteWhy not seasoning and Parm?
DeleteThese look awesome! For anyone looking for a light (and non-soggy!) green bean casserole, this one is a favorite of mine: http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/11/best-vegan-green-bean-casserole.html
ReplyDeleteThe recipe is vegan, but I just sub milk for soy milk and butter for margarine, etc.
Yum!!
ReplyDeleteI did a similar thing with broccoli a few weeks back - DELICIOUS!!! Can't wait to try these - maybe I can actually get my kids to eat green beans since they gobbled up the broccoli :)!
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite way to make them too, I also add slivered almonds...Love your recipes Gina!
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy and easy!
ReplyDeleteI am going to get some green beans & make these!I will freeze some too, so I have some veggies to add to meals.
Thanks for the idea!
I am SO excited to try these! My husband LOVES green beans and cheese, and this sounds awesome. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI make these all the time!!! I made them tonight (minus the parmesan, though) and as always, they were amazing. I'm going to start adding garlic powder to mine...great idea!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try these. Your recipe for green beans with garlic and olive oil has become a favorite.
ReplyDeleteI am so relieved to hear another person express their distaste for green bean casserole. The very thought makes me gag a little. Hooray for fresh veggies!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I love asparagus this way too!
ReplyDeletePaige, thanks for sharing.
Christine you never know!!
Emily, it adds more flavor : )
Kris, that is my other favroite way to make them!
Meredith, I never liked green beans as a kid until I ate them roasted or pan fried. I was a picky kid!
Ooh I love roasted green beans! Especially when they are a little extra crispy :) I love the addition of Parmesan cheese...such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gina! This is going to be the WW friendly veggie I contribute to our family's Thanksgiving dinner. Looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteThis was my first time roasting green beans. They were delish! We will be having these very often. I can see this being an awesome recipe to play with adding different spices to. Thanks again Gina!
ReplyDeleteI will never make green bean casserole - yuk! I usually make just fresh green beans with sliced almonds, garlic and butter. Going to try these this year.
ReplyDeleteI love roasted green beans! By the way, if you have access to a Trader Joe's, their frozen french beans are delicious and cheap!
ReplyDeletehmmmm
ReplyDeleteI wonder if these would get the child and hubby to eat tha beans?
I love this idea! Green beans are such a nice treat :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on green bean casserole. Could eat a bushel of these!
ReplyDeletemy son loves green beans. the crunchier the better for him! He'll love this!
ReplyDeleteI made these last night (was planning fresh green beans anyway). They were a HUGE hit. Nice change from my steamed and sauteed green beans.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try these. Ironically, I just tried your Roasted Broccoli with Smashed Garlic recipe last night and my family loved it, so this should be another hit. I'm not a huge cooked vegetable lover but these flavorful recipes help me to get my veggies in and actually enjoy them...thanks Gina!
ReplyDeleteYum - and bonus that this looks like one that the husband would even enjoy!
ReplyDeleteCan you use frozen green beans or do they have to be fresh?
ReplyDeleteRoasting vegetables is the best...my family's favorite ...Brussel Sprouts!
ReplyDeleteI love this recipe, I do the same thing with asparagus! I never thought of doing it with green beans, I love that!
ReplyDeleteYes! This is the best way to make green beans! Just started roasting them a few months ago and I can't get enough! I do an asian style too with a little sesame oil, soy and garlic/ginger. So yummy. Haven't tried topping it with parmesan yet so this sounds really good and can't wait to make it! Thanks Gina!
ReplyDeleteI make asparagus the exact same way. I can't wait to try this with green beans. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI love green beans and these look wonderful. I use parmesan on fish and on chicken, so it's only natural to try it on green beans :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! I've been trying to find something yummy like this to serve the in-laws for Thanksgiving. They are super picky eaters. Will definitely give this a try! Thanks! I adore your blog!!
ReplyDelete-Kristin
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made these tonight and hubby said i could make them every night he really liked them.. thanks again for a great recipe :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to have found this recipe. Made them for dinner tonight--fantastic. So simple, yet so tasty.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you all liked them! I'm actually a picky eater myself, I love vegetables but only if they are cooked right. Nothing out of a can. These are so simple, and you can mix it up with different seasoning! Sesame oil and garlic would go great with my asian glazed chicken!
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought to make green beans this way...so easy and so delicious! We gobbled up the whole pan!
ReplyDeleteMy husband made these last night for dinner - they were AMAZING!! We doubled the recipe and ate almost the whole pan (there were three of us). Thanks again for the recipe! :)
ReplyDeleteWell it's a miracle Gina - roasting green beans according to your recipe has gotten my daughter to eat them!!! She has hated green beans forever but put a little olive oil, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese on them and she is fan :). DEFINITELY making these on Thanksgiving!!
ReplyDeleteWow - these were so delicious!
ReplyDeleteYum! I do this exact same thing with broccoli and it's so wonderful. I'll bet the green beans are great.
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this out because it looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe :)
ReplyDeleteSO glad you all liked them, especially the kids!!
ReplyDeleteI know you hate green bean casserole but it's literally my favorite thing about thanksgiving!!! If you have any tips on making a healthier version I'd love to hear them! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteCould this recipe be done with frozen green beans? Sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteThese were delicious! Plan on making them again for Christmas dinner.
ReplyDeleteI'm making these for Thanksgiving dinner - which will be eaten under a tent while tailgating!! Look and sound delicious and I know we'll love them!
ReplyDeleteI make pretty much these exactly and I sprinkle with toasted pine nuts as well. Yum!
ReplyDeletemade these tonight.. they were perfect! will make again for sure :)
ReplyDeletei made this for thansgiving, but instead of cheese i used slivered almonds. they didnt come out exactly crispy but very good none the less.
ReplyDeleteI made these yesterday for Thanksgiving - soooo good! Thank you so much for all of your recipes!
ReplyDeleteCan you use frozen green beans for this?
ReplyDeleteyes, as a matter of fact, you can. It is still quite exquisite!!
DeleteI just mad these tonight! I am obsessed!
ReplyDeleteI also do not really like green bean casserole becuase of the "mushy" veggies, so I tend to roast most of my veggies. For thanksgiving, I add a twist to greenbeans and wrap them in bacon! They are delicious! Go to mereditheumont.wordpress.com/2011/11/26/green-bean-bacon-bundles/ for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteOhmygoodness! I made these the other night and they are AMAZING!! Sooo good! :) Love your website, Gina! :)
ReplyDeleteJust made 'em - brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThanks for adding a new recipe to my list. I love it.
ReplyDeleteHey Gina, do you think you could do the same with broccoli? I have made these a few times and they are amazing, but the husband loves broccoli and I despise it. Thinking it could taste great this way?
ReplyDeleteSo glad you all liked them : )
ReplyDeleteYes, I have a recipe here for roasted broccoli, I would follow that.
Hello, I served these with the turkey last night. They were so great, I never even sprinkled any cheese on, they were fabulous all by themselves. I never knew you could roast green beans but now that I do I will most certainly do it often. Thanks for the inspiration and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMade these last night. Simply delicious. Going to become a staple in our house. Two thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteI made these for dinner tonight and loved them! I could have eaten them like candy they tasted so good. Even my 2 year old ate them (dipped in ketchup, of course!)
ReplyDeleteAnother great one! Thanks Gina for keeping the pleasure in eating... didn't know WW could be so enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteI made it last night and they tasted ok but they came out kind of soggy. But the end ones were starting to urn so I couldn't leave them in longer (I did 10 minutes stirred and did 15 more minutes). Any ideas why?
ReplyDeleteSo glad you all liked them!
ReplyDeleteAndrea, soggy? Where they frozen green beans? Did you place it on the lower part of your oven? Not sure why it didn't work out for you.
i made this tonight with haricot verts, and my 3 very picky eaters (hubby and 2 boys) liked them. i consider it a success when 2 out of the 3 ate all that was on their plates. i left out the parmesan but may try it with the cheese next time. i made something similar with broccoli, and i was the only one who liked it.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good recipe! We loved it!
ReplyDeleteMade these today, and I think I will be roasting my green beans from now. They were fantastic, thanks for the great recipe.
ReplyDeleteThis was delicious. My whole family loved them! I actually forgot to add the Parmesan, but it was still so good!
ReplyDeleteDo this all the time with asparagus and broccoli and just bought green beans to try them...I use the minced garlic in the jar instead of powder though...and they're great when they get crispy and carmelized in the tips!
ReplyDeleteOk I made these tonight for dinner, and they were really soggy?? is it because I used frozen???
ReplyDeleteI just used Kirkland Organic frozen green beans in this recipe and had no problems. I followed the recipe exactly and my husband and I loved the beans!
ReplyDeleteWouldn't the green beans be 0 points, which would leave only the oil and parmesan to count for points. I'm usually wrong, but I get 3 points for those, divided by 4, would be 1 point for 1 cup. Please let me know!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this recipe! Just made them tonight! They were delicious and SO easy! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTried these out tonight and SO DELICIOUS! Thanks for sharing such an easy and amazingly delicious recipe!
ReplyDeleteI made these for dinner tonight! I sprinkled some chili powder on them too because I saw the idea in one of the comments. So good! Even my super picky 12yo loved them. I used frozen green beans so mine came out soggy, will definitely get some fresh ones for next time.
ReplyDeleteJust tried these for dinner tonight with steaks. So good. My husband LOVED them. Definitely going to be making these again!
ReplyDeleteI tried this recipe with asparagus and ZOMG it came out amazing! Everyone was raving about it and it was the simplest thing to make!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great recipe ! The hubby loves it. I just add Italian Seasoning and sometimes a sprinkling of bread crumbs.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite recipe for green beans. YUM!
ReplyDeleteOh my god Gina!!! You are an amazing woman. Why? Well.... Here's the low-down.
ReplyDeleteI live with three bean-haters. I myself am a bean-lover.
In comes your recipe. So I try it, you say it will convert any bean-hater so this was the test.
Critics: OH - Mr B, Little Mr H(10yr), Little Miss E(8yr)
Scene: Sitting at table, I serve up the beans
Little Mr H & Little Miss E in unison: ERGH! Beans *screws up nose*
Me: Just try them, I can assure you that you'll like them *picks up a bean and eats* HOT DAYUM! They're soooo good *picks up one from Little Miss E's plate*
LMissE: HEY! That's mine!
Me: Well you were the one that said yuck *grabs another*
LMissE: WAIT!!!! *picks up a bean and eats* OH WOW!!! K this is SO GOOOOD!
LMrH: No way! *eats a bean* YUMMMMM!
OH: Hmmm seems you've got a winner here *picks up a bean skeptically and eats* Hey, these are pretty good.
LMrH: Well DUH! K made it.
Me: *smiles triumphantly*
OH: Well I reckon these could be called Master Bean! (OH sense of humour is always a pun)
End scene.
So thank you so much Gina! I've converted the haters into lovers. They even requested these beans two nights later and now want to learn how to cook them!
Mine came out soggy. I used fresh beans 425 for 10 mins then stirred around then in for 5 more mins. Maybe I should try only 10 mins?
ReplyDeleteHave you checked your oven temp? Is it accurate? If anything, they should have come out burned.
DeleteIf too low a temp they will not "crisp up".
So we grilled pork chops last night, and I decided to mix up the menu a bit. I made these green beans (left off the grated parmesan since I didn't have any on hand), with Roasted Red Potatoes, and your Lemon Cheesecake Yogurt Cups for desert. OMG, it was all delicious!!!!! Everyone cleared their plates and my husband was so excited to have a little left over for a late night snack, the green beans were his favorite. Tonight I will be trying your Chicken & Spinach Pasta Bake with Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Biscuits, and hope for the same reviews. Later this week we will be trying the Skinny Chicken Enchiladas with Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Bean Brownies. I'm so thankful I found your website!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved these! I live alone so I "one fourthed" the recipe. I added a little bit of Tony Cachere's cajun seasoning (I put it on everything). These were fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteJust made these with sliced red peppers on the pan with the green beans. Yum!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. These were a hit. I am adding this to our dinner menu.
ReplyDeleteI made these for Easter and they were awesome! Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteI dont know what went wrong. I did everything according to recipe and the were horrible. So disapointed. I liked the seasoning on them . But the werent good at all
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing....a family favorite. Growing up, green beans were always from a can (homemade canned) and simmered with country ham for hours. I never even considered buying them fresh from the produce department. Now, I prepare them this way at least 2 times a week. Thank you! YUMMY!
ReplyDeleteI'm so going to try this. I reblogged and linked to your site about your recipe. Check out my blog to see what I paired it with! YUM!
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I am hooked, these were AMAAAZING! Using freshly grated parm I think really made for a great texture. But oh boy, I loved these. Thank you for the recipe!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMaking this right now!!! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThese were so good! We didn't even need the parmesan. Even my green-bean-hating son ate his without a word of complaint! Will make these again soon.
ReplyDeleteMade this last night for my nephews-age 10 & 8-and boy were you right about picky kid approved! Before I had even had a chance to sit down, Jake said "DANG! There green beans are GOOD!!! I need to teach my mom how to make these!" The eight year old quickly tried them and agreed. They raved about them more when their dad came to get them and made him try them too. Green beans are already one of my top favorite foods but it is nice to have a new way to serve them! Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the way I fix fresh brussel sprouts using sea salt and chopped garlic, black pepper and olive oil. We use them as an appetizer. Will try the beans this way now!
ReplyDeleteIf using frozen green beans, should I thaw them first, or just prepare them right out of the freezer? thanks for the recipe - can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteThey really do taste like french fries, lol
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!! I'm not a big fan of veggies and have been looking for ways to introduce more into my meals. This recipe did the job!! I LOVED them!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great recipes, Gina!!
Thanks for the recipe, but I have some questions:
ReplyDeleteFrozen- should i thaw them first?
Parmesan- can we use the shaker kind instead of fresh grated?
Best green bean recipe ever!
ReplyDeletegoing to pair this with the bacon topped turkey meatloaf, tonight. I wish I had green beans ready from the garden but, oh well. I hope it all works together.
ReplyDeleteMade these last night with the bacon topped petite turkey meatloaf with the bbq on the meatloaf. Excellent combination! Loved these beans as did the boyfriend.
ReplyDeleteI made these tonight, along with the Lighter Chicken Saltimbocca. Both were absolutely delicious!! I don't think I'll ever make green beans another way. So good! I even topped them with leftover proscioutto from the Saltimbocca. So delicious!
ReplyDeleteMade these last night and so easy and yummy! Living alone its hard to find quick, easy, HEALTHY and yummy veggies besides salad. Definitely will make these again!
ReplyDeleteCan you use frozzen green beans?
ReplyDeleteThis is meant for fresh string beans.
ReplyDeleteI would not use frozen beans, too much water in them. These look amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis was very good and quick. I like quick recipes. I used frozen green beans instead of fresh it still turned out good.
ReplyDeleteFor Thanksgiving, though, I want a green bean casserole. Found one, Gina, that has fresh green beans that don't look like they're overcooked. For all of you traditionalists out there, check this out:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/green-bean-casserole-50400000117067/
Haven't tried it, but I'm going to this year.
Yummy! My version of this recipe has fresh garlic chopped fine and a little lemon jucie drizzled over after it comes out of the oven.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics btw!
ReplyDeleteI made this beans and it was hit with my 6 yr old! loved it.
ReplyDeleteYOU CAN DO ALL YOUR VEGGIES LIKE THIS I DO AND THEY ARE GREAT
ReplyDeleteThis was AMAZING! :o)
ReplyDeleteMade these last night - it was great! Rather than use olive oil, I used Olive oil cooking spray very lightly to lessen the calories. The green beans did perfectly well with just a light spray, rather than a drizzle of oil. I will definitely make these again.
ReplyDeleteJust made these for dinner and omg soo good! I showed the recipe to my mom and we were wondering if these would be a smart idea to make for a huge event...say a reception for about 150 people? Do the green beans stay crisp and tender if we had them in a roaster pan for a few hours?
ReplyDeleteJust had these for supper and they were a big hit. My family was asking when we were going to have them again.
ReplyDeleteI made your recipe tonight. Delicious and simple! I used cooking spray instead of oil to cut calories and fat. It turned out great! Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteI heard about your blog/website today at a WW meeting. I could spend LOTS of time here, maybe TOO much time. I make these beans all the time & we love them; though I've never added parmesan. We call them 'bean fries'. lol Do you post WW points plus on your recipes? Thanks and I can't wait to keep exploring.
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