Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Green Beans

 Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans, washed and dried, cut to reasonable length
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 t salt (or a bit less)
  • 3/4 t black pepper
  • 1 T freshly chopped garlic (6 cloves)
  • 1/4 c parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
  • Toss beans in oil with salt, pepper, garlic, and parmesan
  • Arrange beans in one layer on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 425 for 20-25 min, tossing halfway.  Should be fork tender.
  • Remove and adjust seasoning.  Optionally, sprinkle with parsley.
Serves 4 (1 serving = 126 cal, 9 g carbs, 4 g protein)


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