How to Make Parmesan Green Beans on the Stovetop
Stovetop Garlic Parmesan Green Beans are a simple and tasty side dish. The beans are steamed, then sautéed with garlic until tender-crisp. A sprinkle of Parmesan and a little lemon zest finish the dish with big flavor and just the right texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic, about 3 cloves
- salt and black pepper to taste
- zest of one lemon
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for garnish
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese look for Italian Parmigiana Reggiano.
- ¼ cup chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Trim the green beans by snapping off the ends.
- To steam green beans, place them in a steamer basket over boiling water and cover with a lid. Steam for 5 minutes until they are crisp-tender, drain in a colander, and plunge them into a big bowl of ice water to stop their cooking.
- While the green beans are cooking, zest a lemon.
- When the green beans are cool, pat them dry with paper towels.
- Heat the butter and garlic in a large skillet and heat over medium heat. When the garlic starts to sizzle, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the green beans. Toss the beans with the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and heated through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley, then sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese and lemon zest over the green beans. Gently toss, allowing the cheese to melt slightly from the heat of the beans.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.
Notes
Storage and Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
When reheating, green beans can be warmed in the microwave for a few minutes, depending on the quantity. Or, heat a small skillet and add the green beans, cooking for a few minutes until heated through. If they seem dry, you can add a little butter for extra moisture.
To Make Ahead
Nutrition
Calories: 130.7kcalCarbohydrates: 11.9gProtein: 5.1gTotal Fat: 8.4gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 22.3mgSodium: 156.2mgPotassium: 317.3mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4.4gNet Carbohydrates: 8g
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