Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They're baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.
- ½ pound fresh green beans
- ¼ cup butter (soft)
- 1½ teaspoons minced garlic (approx. 3 large cloves)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- fresh, chopped parsley (OPTIONAL-for garnish)
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Preheat oven to 400℉. (204.4 ℃).
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Trim stem end off beans; rinse beans. Place beans in microwave-safe bowl, and add 1 cup water. Microwave on High power for 3 minutes.
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While beans cook, in separate bowl place water and ice cubes. Immediately after beans finish cooking, plunge them into the ice water (to stop cooking process). Let soak for 1 minute.
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Drain beans, pat dry; transfer to a large bowl. Add soft butter, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper. TIP: Pinch butter in small pieces! Gently stir to combine ingredients as much as possible (butter will remain "clumpy). Spread green beans on a large baking sheet; make sure butter pieces and spices are evenly distributed.
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Bake at 400°F. (204.4 ℃) for 15-20 minutes, turning beans over halfway through baking time. TIP: The beans are typically done (and crisp-tender) after 15 minutes, but be sure to keep an eye on them, because oven temps can vary quite a bit.
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When done, transfer green beans (with a spatula) to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped, fresh parsley (optional). Serve immediately. Enjoy!