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.
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, 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 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.
Trish
Do you have the stove top only recipe somewhere still? That was my favorite
Karina Boland
Such a great dish! I tried this recipe with cut green beans in a can & I knew I was taking a risk but, it was an absolute success. Be sure to drain your green beans. Thumbs up all the way!! Thanks Lacey!!
Lisa Murphy
I didn't watch the video so I didn't use butter or steam them.......so they took longer than 6 minutes!! I also squeezed lemon over them towards the end. Didn't need butter. Soooo good!
MM
Hi! This looks really good, but I just wanted to let you know that parmesan is one of the rare cheeses that are not considered vegetarian (as they have calf rennet, aka baby cow stomach) as a mandatory ingredient to be allowed to be called parmesan. I'm sure this recipe is excellent with vegetarian cheese instead, for vegetarian guests, though.
Patty
Would this work with frozen green beans? If so would you thaw before steaming or just steam straight from the bag?
Lacey Baier
Yes, it would certainly work with frozen green beans. I'd thaw first so you can remove some of the moisture before adding to the heat.
Jennifer Allison
I would like to bring these to a family dinner. Do they travel well? If so, what is the best way to reheat them?
Lacey Baier
YES they reheat very well. You can either reheat in the microwave or saute again really quick to heat through.
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.
Lacey Baier
Thanks, Mira! Yay for Pinterest! Welcome 🙂
Bindu
Yum!!!this looks great and delicious, great pics...
Lacey Baier
Thank you so much, Bindu!
Grace
Yum Yum Yum. This is one of our go to veggie dishes! 🙂
Lacey Baier
Us, too! We love how easy and fast it is. Plus it tastes soooo good! 🙂
saltandserenity
I love discovering new ways to eat green beans! When I saw these on Pinterest, I knew they would be fantastic. So simple, yet so yummy! You have such a pretty blog. Glad I found you.
Lacey Baier
Thank you so much! I agree - simple and yummy for the win!!
Sharon L.
I found you on pinterest, great recipe! I hand pick my green beans too. My husband is usually done getting the rest of our produce by the time I'm done picking out a pound of green beans!
Jessi
Thanks for sharing such a great recipe! (Found it on Pinterest) Can't wait to try it!!
Lacey Baier
Awesome! Hooray for Pinterest 🙂
Caroline
These look delicious! Can't wait to try!
Lacey Baier
Woohoo! I hope you love them 🙂
Tiffany
Soooo good & even my veggie-hating son ate it without complaining! A win for my whole family !
Lacey Baier
Wow, what a compliment!!
Laura
These were soooooo good!!
Lacey Baier
Yay! So glad to hear it 🙂
kristy.lynn
i tried these tonight & the hubs & i LOVED them! i found the recipe via pinterest & couldn't be more happy with how they turned out! i'm sharing one of your pictures (because we ate them all before i snapped one) & a link to your blog on my blog!
thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
lacey - a sweet pea chef
You're so very welcome! Thanks for the great feedback, review and link to my blog! I'm glad you all enjoyed the recipe 🙂
marla {family fresh cooking}
Your green beans look so fresh & fabulous! Must bookmark 🙂
lacey - a sweet pea chef
Thanks, Marla!
Tanya
I've been looking for some new side dishes to try and this fits the bill perfectly. I can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing it!
lacey - a sweet pea chef
Absolutely, Tanya! I hope you enjoy them. Beware: they're super addicting 🙂
Staci
These look so fantastic, I can't wait to make them! I like my veggies still crunchy so these just make it that much better. I'm so excited. [:
lacey - a sweet pea chef
Thanks, Staci! I hope you like them!
Spencer Huey
Hello fellow San Diegan,
This beans look great! So simple, yet so good. This allows all the flavors to have their own voice and speak out. I need to try this soon.
lacey - a sweet pea chef
Well, hello Spencer! I'm so glad you like the recipe. I agree...I love how simple this recipe is and, yet, how delicious the basic flavors are. Thanks for commenting! See you around!
NanaBread
Man, those look great. They remind me of the pan-seared green beans I used to get at a local Chinese restaurant that closed recently & broke my heart. They pan seared them with onions, soy, garlic, and a little sesame oil. They were awesome. Now that they're gone, I'm turning to your garlic parmesan green beans to heal my broken heart.
PS - Now that you're home, what did you think of Austin? Ready to move yet?
lacey - a sweet pea chef
Thank you! Love the idea of pan-searing the green beans with onions, soy, garlic, and a little sesame oil...that sounds fantastic. Sorry that store closed! I still feel the agony of a local Japanese restaurant that closed 10 years ago that had the BEST paper-wrapped salmon butter-yaki, so I totally understand your pain. I hope this recipe can help ease your suffering a little 🙂
We actually just got back home last night from Texas. We LOVED Austin and have actually decided to move! We loved the people, the restaurants, the downtown and all its character... Thanks so much for your recommendations! We checked out the Salt Lick, Chuy’s and Hey Cupcake and had a blast!