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Crispy Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Pine Nuts – a quick, healthy side dish perfect for any meal. Ready in 20 minutes, full of flavor and crunch!
My favorite way to cook most vegetables is by roasting them. The roasting process is the best way to bring out great flavor in any vegetable, including this Green Bean recipe. Green beans are often boiled, resulting in a soggy, squeaky bite that my kids won't touch. But with this recipe and a few simple ingredients, you have a healthy and easy side dish everyone loves!
Roasting green beans can sometimes result in a dry, leathery texture. But with the help of some aluminum foil and a little olive oil, this easy recipe ensures tender green beans with a touch of caramelization that makes this recipe a hit. Not only will your whole family love these fresh beans, but you'll love the short roasting time so you can get this delicious side dish on the table fast! This is the perfect side dish for a weeknight dinner or your holiday table.
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Why You Should Make This Recipe
- Crunchy & Flavorful: Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts give these green beans a delightful crunch and rich, nutty flavor.
- Easy to Make: This recipe is a easy and quick to make, perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner plans.
- Versatile: Serve these green beans with everything from pork tenderloin to a hearty lasagna.
- Impressive: Despite how easy it is, this dish looks and tastes gourmet, making it perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients Needed
- green beans, trimmed
- extra virgin olive oil, divided
- granulated sugar
- Kosher salt
- ground pepper
- garlic cloves
- lemon
- fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese
- pine nuts
See the printable recipe card below for exact quantities.
How to Make
- Prep your oven and line a baking sheet.
- Season the beans.
- Roast to perfection.
- Add the flavor.
- Sprinkle and Serve.
See the printable recipe card below for exact recipe instructions.
Recommended Equipment & Tools
Tips for Recipe Success
- Don't Skip the Sugar: The granulated sugar helps with caramelization, giving the beans that perfect golden-brown color.
- Toast Your Pine Nuts: Toasting the pine nuts brings out their natural oils and enhances their flavor — you won't want to skip this step!
- Serve Immediately: These green beans are best enjoyed hot out of the oven while the Parmesan is melty and the beans are crispy.
Serving Suggestions
Ingredient Swaps
- Nuts: Swap out pine nuts for slivered almonds or chopped walnuts for a different nutty flavor.
- Cheese: Try Pecorino Romano or Asiago if you're out of Parmesan.
- Herbs: Basil is delicious, but fresh parsley or mint would also work well.
Storage Instructions
Fresh: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
FAQs
Fresh green beans work best for this recipe, but if you only have frozen, thaw and pat them dry before roasting.
Dry the green beans thoroughly before roasting, and don't overcrowd the baking sheet. Also, remember to remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of roasting so caramelization can occur.
Yes, you can roast the green beans a few hours in advance and then reheat them in the oven. Add the Parmesan, pine nuts, and basil just before serving.
If you give this recipe a try, please leave a comment below, rate the recipe, and don’t forget to tag me @homesweetfarmhome on Instagram. I’d love to see what you come up with and share with our community. Cheers!
Recipe Card
Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan & Pine Nuts
Ingredients
- 12 oz bag fresh green beans trimmed
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lemon zested
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh basil chiffonade
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 475 °F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Combine green beans, 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, sugar, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl. In a single layer, evenly distribute green beans on a lined baking sheet.
- Cover baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil and roast for 10 minutes in preheated oven.
- Remove foil, stir green beans and return to oven to roast for about 5 more minutes, until green beans begin to caramelize.
- Meanwhile, combine minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large bowl.
- Transfer green beans to bowl with dressing and toss to combine.
- Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with basil, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
* The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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