For some reason green beans are pretty much the only cooked vegetable I can get my 10-year-old to eat without any bargaining. We’ve got a few definite no-nos - like sweet potato and cauliflower. Then there are the occasional ‘ok, I suppose’ veggies - like sprouts on Christmas day Then there’re the ‘I’ll eat them if I have to’ veggies - like broccoli, carrots and cabbage. I sometimes let him get away with eating his portion raw whilst I’m chopping the veggies for dinner. But green beans are always a big yes. Even more so when they’re cooked with garlic and sprinkled with parmesan. This is a very simple recipe. You’ll need the following:
How to make it
Par-cook the green beans in a large pan of boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain them, then fry in a little oil and butter along with garlic, salt and pepper for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drizzle over the lemon juice and sprinkle with parmesan before serving.
More topping ideas?
How about swapping out the parmesan for crispy onions (you can buy these ready-made from the store), fried shallots (slice into thin rings and fry in a tablespoon of vegetable oil until lightly browned), crispy bacon, toasted garlic breadcrumbs, toasted lemon and herb breadcrumbs, toasted flaked almonds.
More Vegetable Side Dishes:
Simple Butter Pepper Carrots Crispy Roast Potatoes Creamy Mashed Potatoes Baked Parmesan Sprouts with Bacon Easy Cauliflower Cheese
The recipe video:
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