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Garlic Green Beans are bursting with flavor and couldn’t be easier to make. With just a handful of ingredients, this quick side dish is the perfect match for almost any main course.
Tossed in olive oil, packed with garlic, and finished with crispy parmesan, these garlic roasted green beans come out tender-crisp and golden every time. Whether you’re after a no-fuss vegetable side or a savory snack, this garlic green beans recipe delivers bold, delicious results in minutes.
What Makes This Recipe Work
This Garlic Green Beans recipe keeps things simple but flavorful. Roasting the beans at high heat helps them stay crisp-tender while the edges caramelize, adding that irresistible golden finish. The fresh garlic infuses every bite with bold flavor, while a touch of olive oil helps everything roast evenly.
What takes it over the top is the parmesan. As it crisps up in the oven, it creates a cheesy, savory coating that makes these garlic parmesan green beans completely addictive. It’s a fuss-free side that comes together fast, with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
What Goes Into This Recipe
With just a few fresh and flavorful ingredients, these Garlic Green Beans come together quickly and taste incredible. This recipe uses pantry staples to turn simple green beans into a side dish you’ll want to make again and again.
- Green Beans – Crisp and vibrant, they roast beautifully while staying tender inside.
- Garlic – Finely chopped for maximum flavor that caramelizes as it cooks.
- Parmesan – Adds a salty, golden crunch that takes these garlic parmesan green beans to the next level.
- Olive Oil – Helps everything roast evenly and adds a subtle richness.
- Fresh Parsley – For a pop of color and freshness right before serving.
Note: Please see recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How To Make Garlic Green Beans
- Preheat: Set your oven to 220°C (425°F) and lightly spray a baking sheet or tray with cooking oil.
- Season: Spread the green beans on the tray. Drizzle with oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and parmesan.
- Roast: Roast for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the green beans are golden and fork tender.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed, and top with fresh parsley before serving.
These Garlic Green Beans are the perfect side for rich, hearty mains. Serve them with our French Dip Sandwich as a crisp alternative to fries, or pair them with Juicy Beef Brisket to balance out the smoky, tender meat. They’re also great with Rustic Chicken Cacciatore, adding freshness to the saucy, slow-cooked flavors.
Recipe FAQ’s
Yes, but fresh garlic gives a stronger, more aromatic flavor. If using garlic powder, start with ½ teaspoon and adjust to taste.
You can try this method with asparagus, broccoli, or brussels sprouts. Just adjust roasting time as needed.
Absolutely. They’ll still be flavorful from the garlic and olive oil. You can substitute with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
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Garlic Green Beans with Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans washed and pat dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped, 6 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Lightly spray a baking sheet or tray with cooking oil spray.
- Arrange the green beans in one layer on baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic and parmesan. Toss beans to evenly coat.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking time, until fork tender.
- Remove from oven, season with extra salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle over with parsley and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
*Source: Martha Stewart Good Eats: The Health Benefits of Green Beans
Turned out great, will be a go to when the garden starts producing.
These were freaking delicious and so simple to make. I used butter instead of Olive oil and didn’t measure any of my ingredients, but the flavor was on point! Saving this recipe for future use.
Delicious! Hubs and I devoured them!
Do they taste good if you make them ahead of time?
I am going to try this because I am tired of serving green beans the regular way. This sounds delicious, must make it.