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Pesto Green Beans Recipe - Easy Italian-Style Roasted Vegetable Side Dish

Transform ordinary green beans into an extraordinary side dish with this simple pesto green beans recipe. Roasted to perfection with fragrant basil pesto and savory parmesan, these vibrant green beans are ready in just 20 minutes and make the perfect accompaniment to any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the trimmed green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread the beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp and starting to develop golden brown spots. Remove from oven and transfer back to the bowl.
  4. Add the basil pesto, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and lemon juice to the warm green beans. Toss gently until all beans are evenly coated with the pesto mixture.
  5. Return to the baking sheet and roast for an additional 3-5 minutes until the pesto is fragrant and the cheese is slightly melted.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional parmesan if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh green beans rather than frozen. Make your own pesto for ultimate freshness. Don't overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure beans roast rather than steam.