Description
Garlic green beans with olive oil and parmesan elevate simple vegetables into a restaurant-worthy side dish. Crisp green beans tossed with fragrant garlic, high-quality olive oil, and freshly grated parmesan create a delectable companion perfect for your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) green beans, fresh, rinsed, ends trimmed
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Oils and Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- ½ cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious pot of boiling water, seasoning it with a pinch of salt. Carefully submerge the green beans and cook until they reach a vibrant, tender-crisp texture, approximately 5 minutes. Thoroughly drain the beans, ensuring no excess moisture remains.
- Warm olive oil in a generous skillet over moderate heat. Introduce finely chopped garlic, allowing it to release its aromatic essence without scorching – a delicate process taking mere moments. Swiftly incorporate the drained green beans, tossing them together to create a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Once the beans have absorbed the garlic’s robust profile, extinguish the heat. Drizzle fresh lemon juice across the vegetables, creating a bright, zesty undertone. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese generously, gently folding until each bean glistens with a delicate cheese coating. Taste and refine the seasoning, adding salt if needed to elevate the dish’s overall complexity.
Notes
- Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, this quick recipe transforms simple green beans into a mouthwatering accompaniment.
- Crisp, tender beans get a flavor boost from aromatic garlic, bright lemon, and salty Parmesan cheese, creating a delicious vegetable side that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg