Description
Crispy, zesty cheesy garlic green beans deliver a mouthwatering side dish that elevates simple vegetables into a crowd-pleasing sensation. Parmesan, garlic, and butter create an irresistible coating you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 lb green beans
- 2 cloves garlic
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Trim the ends of green beans and rinse thoroughly under cool water, ensuring all beans are clean and free from debris.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and appears slightly rippled.
- Add green beans to the hot skillet, spreading them in a single layer to promote even cooking and achieve a slight char.
- Mince garlic cloves finely and sprinkle over the green beans, stirring continuously to prevent burning and distribute the aromatic flavor.
- Sauté the green beans for 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until they become tender-crisp and develop light golden edges.
- Reduce heat to low and add butter, allowing it to melt and coat the green beans evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper, stirring to ensure uniform distribution of seasonings.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the hot green beans, letting it partially melt from the residual heat.
- Transfer green beans to a serving dish and immediately top with grated parmesan cheese for an extra layer of savory complexity.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is still warm and slightly melted, creating a luxurious and appetizing side dish.
Notes
- Ensure green beans are completely dry before sautéing to achieve a perfect golden char without steaming.
- Use high-quality sharp cheddar and freshly grated parmesan for maximum flavor intensity and smooth melting.
- Adjust cooking time for crunchier or softer beans based on personal texture preference, typically 4-6 minutes for tender-crisp.
- Swap dairy cheese with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese alternatives for a dairy-free version that maintains rich, savory notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg