Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
These Garlic Parmesan Green Beans are the most incredible side dish to make any meal better! This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, holiday dinners, or any time you want a green bean recipe that’s full of big flavor! With fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese, this dish is ready in less than 20 minutes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed & strings removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 2 minutes.
- Drain the green beans and immediately plunge them into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and pat dry with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to blister and brown in spots.
- Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low and add butter and Parmesan cheese. Toss until the butter is melted and the cheese starts to stick to the beans.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Add more freshly grated parmesan, if desired.
Notes
Pro Tip: Blanch the green beans before sautéing to ensure they maintain their bright green color, crisp texture, and nutrients. This quick boil-and-cool method is essential for perfect green beans.
How to Blanch Green Beans:
- Prepare an ice bath: Fill a large bowl with cold water and add ice cubes. Set this aside.
- Boil water: Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Add a tablespoon of salt to the water.
- Add green beans: Once the water is boiling, carefully add the trimmed green beans.
- Cook briefly: Let the green beans cook in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes. They should become bright green and slightly tender, but still crisp.
- Drain and cool: Quickly remove the green beans from the boiling water using a slotted spoon or by draining them in a colander.
- Ice bath: Immediately transfer the drained green beans to the prepared ice bath. This stops the cooking process and helps retain their bright color and crisp texture.
- Drain again: After 2-3 minutes in the ice bath, drain the green beans thoroughly.
- Pat dry: Use a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to pat the green beans dry before using them in your recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 299mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 958IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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