Roasted Lemon & Parmesan Green Beans

A simple and healthy side dish roasted to perfection. Lemon and parmesan come in clutch with nutty and tangy notes to keep a classic green beans dish fresh without complicating things.

Everyone needs a few side dishes they can make in minutes from memory without a second thought. On the other hand, that can get boring real fast. Luckily it can be so easy to spice things up in the kitchen.

This is one of my favorite twists on classic roasted green beans. It’s just enough of a change to keep things exciting, and it barely takes any extra effort. Besides that, I always have a wedge of Parmesan and some lemons on hand, and I highly recommend anyone who cooks to do the same. So no extra shopping if you decide to do it on a whim!

Savory and crunchy with just a twist of tang, this dish goes fantastically with fish and poultry. Don’t let that limit you though, as this side is so versatile. I’ve served it with everything from steak to creamy pastas.

One of the great things about fresh green beans is that they cook incredibly quickly, and fairly evenly. If you like them a little more crunchy (or you’re just really hungry), try cooking them for just 10 minutes.

On the other hand, green beans get this wonderful, soft, crisp-edged texture and get more savory as you brown them. So if you’re looking for comfort food, roast 20-25 minutes until they have brown spots.

Now, let’s get cooking!

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Roasted Lemon & Parmesan Green Beans

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• Author: Leannda Cavalier
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: Serves 4

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A simple and healthy side dish roasted to perfection. Lemon and parmesan come in clutch with nutty and tangy notes to keep a classic green beans dish fresh without complicating things.

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Ingredients

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• 12 oz fresh green beans
• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 Tablespoons freshly grated parmesan plus more
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400º F
2. Place green beans on a baking sheet and remove any stems.
3. Drizzle olive oil over green beans and add lemon zest, salt and pepper. Toss to coat as evenly as possible.
4. Bake for 15-18 minutes, just until green beans begin to wrinkle and lightly brown on the edges.
5. Remove from oven, sprinkle with parmesan and lemon juice, and gently toss.
6. Top with more parmesan to taste and serve warm!

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
• Category: side dishes
• Method: roasting
• Cuisine: Italian American

Keywords: lemon parmesan roasted green beans, green beans, roasted green beans, sheet pan meals, vegetable side dish

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