Description
A delightful and crispy green bean dish featuring a generous coating of Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a side or a standalone snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 150 g Parmesan cheese (finely grated or in small pieces)
- 2 EL olive oil
- 1 TL garlic powder
- 1 TL paprika powder
- Pepper and salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the green beans thoroughly under cold water. Trim the ends and remove any damaged parts. If using frozen beans, let them thaw briefly.
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (convection). A well-preheated oven ensures the Parmesan melts and browns beautifully.
- Place the prepared beans in a bowl. Add the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika powder, and pepper and salt. Mix everything well so that each bean is evenly coated.
- Spread the marinated beans evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure they don’t overlap; this will help them become evenly crispy.
- Generously sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the beans. Ensure each bean is well covered with cheese – more cheese equals more joy!
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and crispy. Enjoy the delicious aroma wafting through your kitchen during this time.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it cool briefly. Serve the DELICIOUS PARMESAN BEAN DELICACY immediately as a side dish or even as a snack! Garnish with freshly chopped herbs like parsley or basil for an extra splash of color.
Notes
- When preparing the DELICIOUS PARMESAN BEAN DELICACY, blanch the beans first to preserve their color and crispness. Then, prepare the Parmesan crust while the beans cool. This sequence ensures everything harmonizes perfectly and the cheese melts beautifully.
- To give your DELICIOUS PARMESAN BEAN DELICACY a special twist, you can use Pecorino instead of Parmesan. For a heartier note, try adding toasted pine nuts or almonds – they give the dish a pleasant crunchy texture!
- Store the DELICIOUS PARMESAN BEAN DELICACY in the refrigerator in an airtight container. To maintain the crispness of the crust, store it separately from the beans and combine them just before serving.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or basil for extra flavor; they bring a nice freshness to the DELICIOUS PARMESAN BEAN DELICACY.
- Be careful not to blanch the beans for too long; otherwise, they will lose their crunchy texture and color.
- The Parmesan crust can also be enhanced with a little lemon zest – this provides a zesty surprise!
- Keep the beans in the refrigerator. This keeps them fresh and delicious.
- Gently reheat them in a pan. This will best preserve the texture.
- Serve with fresh baguette. This perfectly complements the flavor!
- Definitely use freshly grated Parmesan. This elevates the dish to a new level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg