Cheesy Baked Green Beans
Cheesy Baked Green Beans offers fresh green beans tossed with a seasoned olive oil mixture, baked until tender-crisp, and topped with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. The blend of Parmesan, garlic, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning provides a savory and slightly smoky flavor, complemented by the rich melted cheeses. This dish is ideal as a side to complement roasted meats or as a cheesy vegetable option in a meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Green bean ends trimmed, fresh
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick oil spray.
- Prepare the green beans by washing, trimming the ends, and removing any moisture using paper towels.
- Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the mixture on top of the green beans and toss to evenly coat them.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Remove from the oven and top with the mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese. Distribute the cheese evenly on top.
- Return to the oven and broil until the cheese melts, becomes bubbly, and becomes golden about 4-5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 520mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 727IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.