Italian Green Beans Recipe

bowl of Italian green beans with a silver spoon in them

Italian Green Beans Recipe

These Italian Green Beans are tender with crispy edges! Roasted with tomatoes, finished with Parmesan cheese, and ready in 15 minutes. It uses simple ingredients and go with everything!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans washed & trimmed
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup Italian dressing
2 cups grape tomatoes halved
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese shredded

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F.
Prepare a 9×13 oven safe dish with cooking spray.
Trim the beans (defrost if using frozen) and toss with the Italian dressing to coat them.
Add the green beans to the baking dish and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
Take the pan out of the oven and add the tomatoes.
Place back in the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the tomatoes start to burst.
Remove the beans from the oven and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Serve warm!

Notes

Start with fresh or frozen: Fresh beans are best for texture but frozen will work well if thawed and patted dry.
Avoid canned if possible: They can become too soft when roasting. If using, rinse thoroughly and reduce cooking time to 5 minutes.
Roasting is key: It brings out their natural flavor and creates crispy edges that steaming can't achieve.
Don't overcrowd the pan: Spread the beans in a single layer for even roasting and crispy edges.
Watch the tomatoes: Add halfway through cooking so they soften but don't turn to mush.
Fresh Parmesan: Grate your own for best flavor and better melting.
Serve immediately: They are best right out of oven when the beans still have crispy edges.
Add bacon: Crispy bacon pieces take these to next level (optional but recommended!)

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