Roasted Green Beans with Garlic, Lemon, Pine Nuts & Parmesan
These roasted green beans with Parmesan are simple, elegant, and full of flavor. Fresh Haricots Verts roast with garlic and olive oil until tender, then get finished with lemon, Parmesan, and pine nuts for a side that feels effortlessly elevated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Side, Holiday
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 lb. French green beans – whole, ends trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic – sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper – to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup shredded fresh parmesan cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano for best flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. While the oven heats, trim the ends from the beans, slice the garlic, zest and juice the lemon, and grate the Parmesan.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until golden and fragrant, 3–4 minutes. Watch closely—they burn quickly. Transfer to a small bowl to stop the cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, garlic, olive oil, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the beans in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Roast at 425°F for 10 minutes. Stir, then continue roasting for 4-6 minutes, or until the beans are tender and lightly browned.
- Transfer beans to a mixing bowl. Add pine nuts, lemon zest, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately on a platter.