This cheesy green bean recipe is absolutely AMAZING. It is a quick, easy side dish that will be ready in just 15 minutes!
Cheesy Green Bean
I've cooked fresh green beans in several ways. This recipe is my go-to easy side dish with most of my chicken and beef dishes. It is so simple, easy, and delicious, and all my family love it.
The combination of garlic, butter and parmesan cheese gives an excellent taste to the green beans. Also, drizzling with lemon juice makes the beans even more delicious.
I really like the texture and vibrant color of the green beans cooked this way.
I serve this dish with grilled chicken liver, garlic butter parmesan chicken or steak with garlic and butter.
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese: I grate it myself.
- Green beans: I highly recommend using fresh green beans in making this recipe.
- Butter: Butter is my favorite, however you can use olive oil instead.
- Salt and ground black pepper: To taste.
- Garlic: To flavor the green beans.
- Lemon Juice: For extra flavor.
“See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”
How To Make The Recipe
One: Wash the green beans with water, and then remove the stem end then cut into them to bite-size pieces or whatever size you prefer.
Tip: For best results, dry the green beans very well before sauteing them.
Two: Over medium heat, put the beans in a pot and cover it with water. Then bring it to boil, cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Tip: For better texture, don’t overcook the green beans in the boiling water for just 2-3 minutes is enough.
Three: After that, take the beans out of the water and drain them well.
Four: In a skillet, add the butter, garlic to the beans over medium heat.
Five: Add the lemon juice, salt and black pepper, stir. Finally, add the parmesan then get the skillet off the heat.
Cooking Green Beans Without Boiling
You can saute the green beans in a pan without boiling them first. However, it will take much longer time to cook. Also, I recommend cooking on low heat for not burning the garlic or the green beans.
Using Frozen Beans
This recipe calls for fresh green beans. If you use frozen green beans, you don't need to boil them first. Just go ahead and skip the boiling part. However, you need to thaw them out and drain well before using them.
Other Topping Options
Top your green peans with Pangrattato (homemade garlic butter breadcrumbs) or Caramelized Mushrooms And Onions.
You can also crumble some feta cheese on top or just top with Cilantro Garlic Sauce.
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Recipe Card
Cheesy Green Bean Recipe
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh green beans
- ⅓ cup parmesan
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic , crushed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- juice of a half lemon
Instructions
- Wash the green beans with water, and then remove the stem end then cut into them to bite-size pieces or whatever size you prefer.500 g fresh green beans
- Over medium heat, put the beans in a pot and cover it with water. Then bring it to boil, cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- After that, take the beans out of the water and drain them well.
- In a skillet, add the butter, garlic to the beans over medium heat.1 tablespoon butter, 3 cloves garlic
- Add the lemon juice, salt and black pepper, stir. Finally, add the parmesan then get the skillet off the heat.⅓ cup parmesan, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, juice of a half lemon
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