How to Make Low Carb Parmesan Green Beans

Name: How to Make Low Carb Parmesan Green Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 23 min
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans (washed and trimmed); 2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tbsp fresh minced garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

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A fuss-free side dish that’s full of flavor, these low-carb parmesan green beans come together with a ton of flavor and minimal ingredients. Lightly coated with seasoning and baked in the oven, these green beans are a great addition to any ketogenic diet and will easily become one of your favorite sides.

With crispy bits of parmesan coating the green beans, you’ll be hard-pressed not to come back for a second serving.

A tray of baked green beans topped with melted cheese on parchment paper, ready to be served.

Skip the traditional GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE and whip up this dish instead. These keto green beans are made with just six ingredients and no major kitchen skills. In fact, all you really need to do is toss the beans and bake them.

So, if you need an effortless side dish that comes together in a pinch, this is the perfect choice.

Use them for a holiday table or regular Sunday night dinner, baking them in the oven is the easiest way to get a delicious side dish on the table quickly.

Ingredients

Tender, juicy green beans wrapped with a savory, crunchy topping and a low-carb twist that the whole family will love.

Fresh green beans

Avocado oil

Fresh garlic

Sea salt

Black pepper

Parmesan Cheese

See the recipe card for exact quantities.

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, toss the green beans with the oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.

A speckled bowl containing green beans on a wooden countertop, possibly in a kitchen setting.

A person's hand is shown seasoning green beans in a speckled bowl on a wooden surface.

A bowl containing green beans topped with minced garlic, placed on a wooden surface next to a stovetop and a salt shaker.

A person is tossing green beans in a speckled white and blue bowl on a wooden surface.

Spread them evenly onto a prepared sheet pan in a single layer.

Fresh green beans arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet, appearing to be seasoned and ready for roasting.

Bake for 15 minutes before stirring them around.

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Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the beans and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes until the parmesan turns golden brown.

A tray of roasted green beans with melted cheese on a baking sheet.

Remove from the oven and let them cool briefly before serving them.

Storing Leftovers

Wait for the green beans to cool fully before storing them in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for 3-4 days.

Though you can reheat them in the microwave, they won’t be as delicious as popping them into the oven to warm up.

🗹 RECIPE FAQ’S

Tips and Tricks

How do I layer the green beans?

For the best results in baking them, make sure that they’re spread on the baking sheet in a single layer. Even after you stir them, spread them back out so that they’re not overlapping. This way they are all evenly coated in parmesan too.

How do you trim green beans?

Wash and dry your green beans first. Then, in handfuls line up the green beans on a cutting board so that the stems are even. Trim both sides and repeat until all the beans are trimmed.

Which green beans are best for this dish?

Typically, when you’re purchasing green beans, the thinner ones will be sweeter and crispier. Know that the thicker ones will be chewier and may need a minute more of cooking time. You do need fresh beans for this recipe so know that frozen beans won’t work as they are better suited to sauteing in a large skillet.

Which oil is best to bake beans?

Though olive oil will work and is great for sauteing, avocado oil is listed because it has a higher heat point and is best used for baking at higher temperatures.

Baked green beans arranged on a sheet pan.

Flavor Variations

Below are a few ingredients you can add to the low-carb parmesan green beans to make them seem new each time you make them.

Crunch: Tossing in slivered almonds, pistachios, or chopped pecans is a fun way to change the texture.

Extra veggies: You could bake the green beans with cherry tomatoes for a pop of color or sprinkle some leeks on top to serve them.

Spice: If you like some heat in your dish, using some red pepper flakes or hot sauce on the beans gives them a spicy, great flavor.

Fresh burst: For the warmer months, adding some lemon zest to the crispy green beans right before you serve them is a great way to give a pop of sunshine flavor.

Roasted green beans and grated cheese over a bed of tomato sauce on a baking sheet.

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What To Serve Them With

This keto parmesan green beans recipe can be paired with just about any main course and will make for a flavorful addition. Some of our favorite meals to enjoy it with are:

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