Description
Elevate your dinner with these savory, nutrient-dense green beans. This recipe perfectly balances crispy, blistered vegetables with the rich, umami depth of freshly grated Parmesan. Simple enough for a quick weeknight meal yet elegant enough for a holiday spread, this pan-seared dish maximizes both flavor and texture. With minimal effort required, these smoky, garlicky beans are guaranteed to be the first side dish cleared from the table during any gathering.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Wash the green beans under cold water and pat dry.
Snap off the woody stem ends.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Add beans in a single layer and sauté for 8 minutes until tender-crisp.
Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper during the last minute of cooking.
Remove from heat and toss immediately with the grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Ensure the beans are dry before adding to the hot oil to avoid excessive splattering and steaming. You can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving for an extra brightness that cuts through the richness of the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approx. 1 cup
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg