5 from 12 votes
Lemon Parmesan Green Beans
Lemon Parmesan Green Beans are tender-crisp green beans lightly blanched, then sautéed with garlic and butter, finished with fresh lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. The result is a bright, savory vegetable side with a balance of freshness and richness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- lemon zest of 1
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch green beans until bright green in color, about 2 minutes. Drain well and cool in a bowl of ice water. Drain well and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in green beans until tender-crisp and browned, about 3-4 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in lemon juice.
- Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and lemon zest, if desired.
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