These Garlic Parmesan Green Beans are an easy vegetarian side that require just 6 ingredients and 15 minutes!
If I had to choose my absolute favorite vegetable, it’d have to be green beans. Call them a vegetable. Call them a legume. I don’t care - they’re tasty. Not only are green beans delicious and crunchy, but they’re also low in calories and fat and contain no cholesterol. Plus they’re high in fiber and protein.
For another delicious healthy side recipe, check out my Butternut Squash Healthy Mac And Cheese | Make It Healthy.
So, really, green beans rock.
They rock so much, in fact, that you don’t have to do much to them to make them tasty. Truth be told, I’ll enjoy a bowl of green beans raw. BUT add some sauteed garlic, sea salt, and parmesan to fresh green beans and I’m good. So good.

How To Pick Fresh Green Beans
When shopping for green beans, I recommend you take the time to actually pick out the ones you're looking for. Don't just grab handfuls and stuff them into your bag.
Instead, look for the bright green, non-browned, plump fresh green beans. It actually makes quite a difference in the final product. If the green beans look dull in color and are slightly brown or have brown spots, they'll likely be woody and not crisp and delicious. The greener, the better!

What Goes With Green Beans?
Okay, so we have this super easy fresh green bean recipe right here....so what goes with it? I'm so glad you asked! These green beans go with SO MANY different types of foods, just like my Baked Asparagus Fries, but here are my absolute faves:
- Pan-Roasted Salmon
- Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Honey Mustard Chicken
- Pan-Roasted Steak
- Garlic-Roasted Pork Chops
- Thanksgiving Turkey
I also think they are wonderful alongside my mashed sweet potatoes and green beans plus crockpot mashed potatoes are all any of us ever need. All in all, they're the perfect quick side for any weeknight dinner. So. Good. (And so easy!).

More Fresh Green Bean Recipes
Hooray for fresh green bean recipes! If you like this garlic parmesan green bean recipe, you'll love these other green been goodies:
What are your favorite ways to enjoy green beans? Share in the comments below!
Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, stems removed
- 2 tablespoon unsalted grass-fed butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Steam the green beans by adding 2-3 inches of water in a deep stock pot with a steamer attachment. Once boiling, add the green beans in a steamer basket, and steam for 6-8 minutes. We're looking for the grean beens to become slighty tender, not cook all the ay through.
- Once tender, remove from heat, and set aside.
- Heat the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet until it melts.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute, tossing frequently.
- Add the sea salt, and black pepper, and toss to coat green beans evenly.
- Remove pan from heat and sprinkle grated parmesan. Toss once again until parmesan is melted.



Mira
This recipe is so simple and I like the steaming method better that sautéing green beans. Such a great combination of flavors. I found your blog through Pinterest.
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