Cheesy Garlic Roasted Green Beans (Print)

Green beans roasted with garlic and golden cheese offer a tasty, simple side for any meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
02 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Oils & Seasonings

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss green beans with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until well coated.
03 - Spread seasoned green beans evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast green beans for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the roasted green beans.
06 - Return baking sheet to oven and roast for an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.
07 - Remove from oven. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Uses basic staple ingredients easy to find in any grocery store
  • Quick prep and cooking time ready in just half an hour
  • Naturally gluten free and vegetarian so it pleases a crowd
  • Gives you those golden crispy cheese edges everyone fights for
02 -
  • Naturally gluten free great for a mixed-diet table
  • Roasted green beans keep their crunch and color
03 -
  • Always use fresh green beans not frozen for the best caramelization and crunch
  • Toss the beans really well to distribute the garlic and oil evenly
  • Do not overcrowd the baking sheet so every bean roasts instead of steaming You want those caramelized bits
  • I learned the hard way not to skip parchment paper cleanup is so much easier and you get more cheesy edges to enjoy