Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

Ingredients

See recipe card for exact amounts.

Ingredient Notes

green beans – look for beans that are vibrant and brightly colored with no brown spots or blemishes. They should be firm and free of wrinkled or shriveled skin. The beans in the photos were great when I bought them and were kept in the refrigerator for 2 days before I cooked them. They developed a few small brown spots while they were in the fridge (they still tasted great), so it’s a good idea to plan on making this recipe within a few days of bringing them home.

bread crumbs – we use regular plain bread crumbs. Italian style or Panko bread crumbs can be used. 

Parmesan cheese – I like freshly grated off the wedge. Pre-shredded or the type in the plastic container that is found on the pasta sauce aisle of the grocery store can be used. 

olive oil – anything from extra virgin olive oil to light tasting olive oil or canola oil or vegetable oil can be used. 

seasonings – our beans are seasoned simply with salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning. 

How to make this Parmesan green bean recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 425°. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper (while the beans are coated in oil some of the coating will fall onto the baking sheet and you don’t want it to be a hassle to clean).
2. Wash and trim off the stem ends of the green beans.
3. Combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
4. Spread the green beans onto the sheet pan and drizzle them with olive oil then sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture tossing to coat the beans as evenly as possible. They should be as close to a single layer as possible but don’t fuss over it too much. 
5. Roast in the preheated oven for 18-23 minutes or until the beans are tender and beginning to brown in spots. 

Additions

Garlic would add great flavor, either chopped fresh garlic or garlic powder. A couple of cloves of fresh or ¼ to ½ teaspoon (or more) of powder. 

For lemon Parmesan green beans add a tablespoon or two of fresh lemon juice and the zest of one lemon. 

Storage and reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. There are a couple ways we reheat these, either in the microwave or in the oven. We reheat individual servings for a quick and healthy snack in the microwave. If we are reheating these to go with the main meal I will spread them in an even layer on a baking sheet and pop them into a 350° oven for about 10-15 minutes. 

Are string beans and green beans the same?

String beans and green beans are the same. String beans used to have a fibrous string running down the length of the bean pod. However, selective breading and the creation of modern varieties have resulted in beans that are now bred stringless. 

Green beans are known by several names including snap beans, runner beans, French green beans, and haricot verts.

Can frozen green beans be roasted?

Frozen green beans can be roasted but the roasting time will be much less than it takes for fresh beans. However, I do not recommend using frozen beans for this particular recipe as the roasting process is not the same. Canned green beans will not work in this recipe.