Serves 4 / Prep time: 10 minutes / Cook time: 10 minutes
Sizzling lightly caramelized green beans flavored generously with garlic are a perfect culinary storm of texture, color, and taste. You might find yourself whipping up a batch to eat as a snack instead of a side dish. Yellow wax beans or a combination of the two colors would also be a lovely choice if you want to vary the ingredients.
1 pound green beans, stemmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
Cheese
Sea salt
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and
set aside.
2. In a large bowl, toss together the green beans, olive oil, and garlic until well mixed.
3. Season the beans lightly with salt and pepper.
4. Spread the beans on the baking sheet and roast them until they are tender and lightly browned, stirring them once, about 10 minutes.
5. Serve topped with the Parmesan cheese.
PAIRS WELL WITH
Look for entrées with a quick cooking time so that your entire
meal can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. Try tender Herb Butter Scallops or Pan-Seared Halibut with Citrus Butter Sauce (page 76) for a lovely, speedy meal.
PER SERVING
Calories: 104; Fat: 9g; Protein: 4g; Carbs: 2g; Fiber: 1g;
Net Carbs: 1g; Fat 77%/Protein 15%/Carbs 8%