Parmesan Roasted Green Beans are made with just 5 simple ingredients and packed with the most delicious flavor. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or even a healthy snack… and guaranteed to make a veggie lover out of anyone!
Green Beans have always been one of my favorites. Especially when they’re fresh. Growing up, I always looked forward to certain friends’ houses in summer, because I knew we’d get fresh beans from the garden. They’re crunchy and flavorful and fun to eat, and to be honest, I love eating them raw. Because they’re that good.
But at some point I discovered the magic of roasting….and believe me when I say that once you roast, you’ll never look at veggies the same way. I love ALL vegetables roasted, but there’s something about these roasted green beans – with parmesan and panko bread crumbs – that’s extra. Extra delicious. Extra satisfying. Extra – dare I say – addictive!?!
And the real beauty of them is that my kids totally agree! They’ll gobble up an entire pan of these bad boys without blinking an eye. Which, in my book, is a total win. And I’m not gonna lie. I could gobble up an entire pan of them all on my own!
what you’ll need for this recipe
- Fresh green beans – There’s nothing like the crisp snap of fresh green beans. I used 1 pound in this recipe.
- Olive oil – Olive oil is my favorite for roasting vegetables. I used 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
- Parmesan cheese – Parmesan adds a delicious nuttiness to this recipe. I used 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan.
- Panko bread crumbs – Panko bread crumbs are extra crispy and make a delicious addition to this recipe. You can substitute regular bread crumbs, but the end result will not be as crispy.
- Kosher salt – I added 1/2 teaspoon salt to bring out the all the flavors.
how to make parmesan roasted green beans
Combine ingredients. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss to coat. Spread beans on a large rimmed baking sheet.
Bake. Bake at 400° 15-20 minutes, until bread crumbs are golden brown and beans are tender crisp.
can you use frozen or canned green beans?
I would NOT recommend either in this recipe. Since both varieties are pre-cooked, the end result would be mushy instead of crisp. If you don’t have access to fresh, and have to choose between the two, I would use frozen and watch them closely so you don’t over-cook them.
Recipe Additions
Wondering what else to add to this recipe? These are some of our favorite ideas:
- Sliced almonds
- Mince garlic
- Dried herbs
- Shaved parmesan cheese
- Butter
- Fresh pepper
- Additional seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, Italian herbs)
- Balsamic vinegar
More Delicious Roasted Veggies
Because roasted veggies are our FAVORITE veggies!
Parmesan Roasted Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans fresh
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; toss until evenly coated.
- Spread green beans on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Notes
Recipe Additions (optional)
- Sliced almonds
- Mince garlic
- Dried herbs
- Shaved parmesan cheese
- Butter
- Fresh pepper
- Additional seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, Italian herbs)
- Balsamic vinegar
It’s getting warmer here too! I can’t wait to get rid of the mud, coats, mittens, etc and enjoy being outside in sandals again! I love the addtion of parmesan cheese to raosted green beans! YUM!
Can you use frozen green beans if fresh are not available?
I have found that the best use for frozen green beans is to roast them or grill them. I would start the beans in a little oil, then add the rest of the ingredients until brown. Roasting/grilling dries out the excess liquid from frozen beans.
Roasting veggies with Parmesan is a sure way to get everyone to love them! These green beans are going to be a hit with my family!
I LOVE roasting vegetables! I have tried asparagus with the parm, but not green beans. Can’t wait!
I loooove roasted green beans and have been obsessed with them lately! Parmesan is never a bad choice. And I’m glad that at least SOMEONE is getting nice weather!! I know I can’t complain because I live in CA, but seriously this rain is crazay. Gorgeous photos Cathy!! <3
Roasted green beans are the best, and I love that you added Parm!
So crispy and wonderful! I love roasting veggies and green beans are one of our favorites 🙂
I now have my inspiration for dinner tomorrow. Simple and tasty!
Roasting vegetables are the way to go in our house too. I haven’t done green beans this way in forever though. And anything with cheese is always better!
You can use a stainless steel scouring sponge to get all that grime off your pan you know.
wow…. maybe they like the “aged” look.
I would add garlic.
Gonna and table spoon or 2 of crushed garlic as wellyrs
I also used crushed garlic but I added slivered almonds toasted and chopped pecans that we got this passed year from our trees. You can’t go wrong.
the beans sound delicious. will definitely try this. and the garlic idea sounds great too. but that pan…it needs some serious scrubbing. I’m sorry but it looks pretty nasty.
u ought to see the pans in restaurants my dear, all is ok due to the heat.
that is caused from many meals prepared on that sheet and makes for a healthy meal.
I LIKe it….looks Old World…in other words, it’s a seasoned pan????????
i , always do roasted asparagus this way with garlic added, and a small amount of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, everybody loves them.
t would line the pan with parchment paper to avoid the mess.
I made these last night, and they were super yummy. I’ve made similar versions in the past, but never with the panko bread crumbs.They did add a nice crunch.
In all honesty, my cookie sheets look just like yours. They still work just fine.
Im on a keto diet, would almond flour substitute for the bread crumbs?
I am also on the Keto diet. I used pork rinds (ground up to bread crumb consistency) in place of panko crumbs. Check out uses for pork rinds on keto diet.
Can you add fresh minced garlic to this recipe?
I followed the instructions and my green beans were still raw and hard. The cheese and bread crumbs didnt stick to the green beans and it looked NOTHING like the licture. I even tried an extra 5 minutes and that didnt help. Then i broiled them and that didnt help either. NOT GOOD!
I’ve done this recipe at least a dozen times already and everyone I’ve served it to just LOVES it!! I’ve been using a cilantro & onion infused olive oil from Emerald Coast Olive Oil based out of Destin, FL that honestly makes it such a game changer. I added a little bit of lemon zest last night when I made it too that wasn’t a bad touch either 🙂 thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for letting me know! That sounds amazing!
You don’t have to steam the beans first, right? Just roast them raw in the oven…
I made these green beans tonight. They were so delicious! I added garlic per the suggestions in the comments and the whole kitchen was smelling glorious. Thank you for this recipe and spurring me on to cooking with a vegetable I don’t often cook with.
Great! I’m so happy you enjoyed them!
I made this once already and loved them! I’m thinking of bringing them for Christmas dinner. Do you think they could be kept warm in a chafing dish or on a warming tray? Or do you think that would ruin them?
I made these for Thanksgiving dinner and they were amazing! There were no leftovers for me the following day so I am making them again tonight for dinner. I will never eat canned green beans again ????
I loved this recipe. I’ve made it quite a few times. I used roasted garlic olive oil instead of regular olive oil. I also used lemon pepper flavored Panko breadcrumbs instead of regular..It was a hit!!!
I never post on blogs or do reviews, but I wanted to mention how much my entire family loves this recipe. My kids and wife get so excited when they see I’m making these green beans for dinner. Thank you for making me look so good in the kitchen!
Thanks so much for sharing, I made them tonight and they were amazing!! A new favorite, thanks again!!!
I have made these several times now. I absolutley love them! I do add fresh garlic to them too.
Can you use frozen green beans?
I made the beans exactly as the recipe was written, and they were amazing! Thanks so much for the recipie, and I’ll definitely be making the beans again. FYI I did have to bake the beans for an extra 10-15 minutes. As for the pan comments, I have baking sheets that look just like yours, and I’ve got better things to do than spend precious family time scouring clean pans ! I think it shows how much we do for our loved ones, which counts the most.
These were REALLY good! I will 10/10 make again!!!
Can you use the microwave?
I would not recommend using the microwave – the beans would get soggy.