Parmesan Green Beans are a healthy and flavorful side dish that comes together in just 15 minutes! With only 6 ingredients, they are the perfect combination of quick, easy, and delicious. This recipe is an easy side dish to make and pairs especially well with Thanksgiving favorites, like creamy mashed potatoes and tender, juicy turkey Breast or Roasted Turkey. They are also a great side dish for family dinners and a healthy snack that you can enjoy anytime you’d like!
There are so many different ways to prepare green beans, and I have a lot of fantastic recipes for you to try that are also low-carb, gluten-free and keto friendly! My classic Roasted Green Beans are a great recipe to lay a foundation, and then you can switch up the flavors and textures. For ideas and inspiration, check out my Roasted Green Beans with Garlic Panko, Roasted Green Beans with Spicy Tahini Sauce, and Garlic Butter Green Beans Recipe.
How To Make Parmesan Green Beans
ingredients
- Green beans — This recipe calls for 2 pounds of fresh green beans, trimmed.
- Extra virgin olive oil — I like to use extra virgin olive oil. Any neutral cooking oil of your choice would also work.
- Red pepper flakes — This adds a nice bit of kick to the green beans.
- Seasonings — A blend of salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Parmesan cheese — A generous sprinkle adds a ton of complex flavor.
Instructions
Prep your baking sheet:
- First, preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Then, lightly oil a baking sheet with cooking oil spray and set aside.
Season the green beans:
- In a medium or large bowl, add green beans, olive oil, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss to coat, ensuring that the green beans are evenly coated with oil and seasonings.
Add parmesan cheese:
- Transfer the seasoned green beans to a baking sheet (you don’t need to boil the green beans before), arranging them in a single layer.
- Then, evenly sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over top of the green beans.
Roast the green beans:
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes.
- At this point, use a spatula to flip the green beans and continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes until they are crisp and tender.
Recipe Tips
- Save time trimming the ends of your green beans by lining them up on a cutting board and cutting the tops and bottoms off all together instead of snapping the ends one by one.
- Be careful not to overcrowd your sheet pan when you arrange the green beans, as this could cause them to steam and get too soft. The green beans should be in a single layer, not stacked or overlapping.
- Always wash your green beans thoroughly beforehand and pat them dry with a paper towel so that the oil and seasonings will stick well.
- If you’re watching your sodium, I recommend leaving out the salt altogether, as the parmesan cheese is plenty salty. You’ll still get the same great flavor without the sodium.
How To Store Leftovers
- To Store: Allow leftover green beans to cool, then place them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To Freeze: You can freeze cooked green beans in a freezer-safe container or bag and store frozen for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: Reheat parmesan green beans any way you prefer! You can warm them in the microwave, oven, or on the stovetop.
What To Serve with Parmesan Green Beans
- A preferred protein: Serve this healthy side with your favorite protein. If you’re looking for easy one-pan dinners to add to your rotation, try my spicy green beans chicken skillet, or ground beef veggie skillet recipe. If you’re a fan of seafood, my broiled salmon or sweet potato green beans shrimp skillet also pair well with parmesan green beans.
- Make-ahead meals: Green beans are the perfect veggie for meal prep! Enjoy flavorful, healthy lunches all week, like my spicy chicken meal prep bowls or healthy meatloaf meal prep bowls.
- Savory rice: For a delicious and well-balanced meal, serve these parmesan green beans with a fluffy savory rice. They would be especially scrumptious with my leek kalamata rice. Or, for a low-carb option, my garlic parmesan cauliflower rice recipe would also be a great pairing choice.
- A side salad: The flavor and texture of parmesan green beans work so well in a fresh salad, like my quick easy bean salad. For more great salad recipes, see my list of 9 Healthy Fresh Quinoa Salads.
Recipe Variations
- More cheese: This Parmesan Green Beans recipe calls for grated parmesan cheese, but feel free to try it with other cheese as well! Creamy goat cheese or crumbled feta would both work well.
- Crunchy toppings: Top your parmesan green beans with a little crunch in the form of crispy fried onions, sliced almonds, or pine nuts.
- Fresh herbs: Add a fresh, aromatic element to this dish with some chopped fresh herbs on top. Basil, chives, or lemon verbena would all be delicious additions to this recipe.
- Zesty lemon: Green beans and lemon zest or lemon are a wonderful combination. Add a squeeze of lemon on top of these parmesan green beans, or try making a variation of my parmesan lemon asparagus skillet.
Recommended Tools
- Sheet Pan: A standard 9×13-inch sheet pan works perfectly for this recipe. If you’re making a bigger batch of green beans, use a larger sheet pan so that you do not overcrowd the green beans.
- Colander: A colander will come in handy when it comes time to wash the green beans.
- Spatula: You’ll need a spatula to flip the green beans halfway through cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
You certainly can! Of course, fresh green beans are best for this Parmesan Green Beans recipe, but frozen green beans will also work. You don’t even need to thaw the green beans first, as that will create excess moisture and result in a not-so-crispy texture. Just keep an eye on the green beans as they roast, since frozen green beans will need a bit longer in the oven.
I have a few tips to help you get perfectly crispy parmesan green beans.
Dry the green beans thoroughly after washing them. This will eliminate excess moisture and also help the oil and seasonings stick to the green beans. Use just enough oil to coat the green beans and spread them out in a single layer on the baking sheet so they have plenty of room to get crispy. Use a high heat and do not cover the pan, as this will result in soft, steamed green beans.
Absolutely! This recipe is very versatile and works great with other veggies like asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, or carrots. Keep in mind that you will need to adjust the cooking times depending on the vegetable that you choose. You can also throw everything on one pan and roast it together, like my Easy Roasted Vegetables Recipe!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking oil spray.
- In a medium bowl, place green beans, olive oil, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well everything together.
- Arrange green bean mixture in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top of the beans.
- Bake for about 10 minutes. Use a spatula to flip the green beans and continue cooking another 5-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Tips
- You can quickly trim the green beans by lining them up on a cutting board and cutting the tops and bottoms off all together.
- Be careful to place the green beans in a single layer as they can steam if they’re stacked.
- Always wash the beans beforehand and pat them dry with a paper towel so the oil and seasoning will stick better to them.
- If you’re watching your sodium, I recommend leaving out the salt altogether, as the parmesan cheese is plenty salty.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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Sues says
These do look like the perfectly roasted green beans!
Laura ~ RYG says
I need to get my sunglasses out of storage cause these beans are HOT HOT HOT. Parm on anything just takes me to that happy place. Yum.
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
What a perfect Thanksgiving side dish!! I love this!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Oh how I love green beans. These little beauties are just gorgeous! This would be great for Thanksgiving!
Lady W says
All these green bean recipes look delicious. I have a question regarding the roasted parmesan green beans. The picture shown looks like the parmesan was added after baking with the cranberries and walnuts. It does not look melted or browned as it would if it were baked in the oven. Can you confirm is we are to add the parmesan prior to baking or add it after to keep it fresh and crumbly. Either way sounds yummy but I want to be sure I try your recipe correctly for the first time.
Maureen from Toronto.
Olivia Ribas says
Hi, Lady!
I actually added parmesan before baking it and after removing it from the oven just to add extra texture 😉
Lorraine says
This looks pretty tasty. I’m thinking I’ll try it worth either feta or goat cheese though, probably adding the cheese After it comes out of the oven.
Olivia Ribas says
Yes, that’s a good idea! I think it would be delicious with goat cheese!