Quick Parmesan Garlic Frozen Roasted Green Beans
Quick Parmesan Garlic Frozen Roasted Green Beans are an easy and flavorful side dish made with just a handful of ingredients. Tossed in parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning, these green beans are ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, no thawing needed, and they can be roasted in the oven or air fryer.
These quick parmesan garlic frozen roasted green beans are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor — the perfect easy side dish for busy nights. With just a few simple ingredients like parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, you can turn frozen green beans into a golden, savory side in under 20 minutes.
I love that there’s no need to thaw the beans ahead of time. You can grab them straight from the freezer and have a tasty, veggie-filled dish ready fast. They get perfectly roasted with those crispy edges that make them so yummy, and the air fryer version makes them even quicker.
Being able to use frozen green beans saves me so much time and stress. I love keeping a few bags in the freezer so I can easily add a green side dish to dinner without any planning. I was honestly elated the first time I made them and saw how much my family loved them — they disappeared off the pan in minutes!
What’s the difference between green beans and string beans?
Green beans and string beans are basically the same vegetable. Back in the day, “string beans” had a tough string down the seam that needed to be removed before cooking. Nowadays, we mostly just say “green beans” because newer kinds don’t have those strings. So, they’re pretty much the same thing, just with different names.
Why You’ll Love This Frozen Green Beans Roasted with Parmesan Recipe
- Quick and Easy: No thawing required, just toss frozen green beans with simple ingredients and roast in under 20 minutes.
- Minimal Ingredients: Just parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a few pantry staples for maximum flavor.
- Versatile Side Dish: Pairs perfectly with a variety of main dishes, from chicken to pasta.
- Air Fryer Option: Includes instructions for an even faster, crispy air fryer version.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is everything you need to make the best-tasting roasted green beans:
Frozen Green Beans: I recommend using whole or cut green beans for the best texture. Avoid using French cut frozen beans. With French green beans, the thinner green bean will cook faster than the thicker pieces. You can also use fresh green beans instead of frozen. Blanch them before using them for a similar texture.
Light Olive Oil: Virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil, or melted butter can be used instead of light olive oil.
Garlic Powder: Fresh minced garlic can be used as a substitute. Use one clove of fresh garlic for every 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Italian Seasoning: You can make your Italian seasoning blend using dried herbs such as basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary. You can also use fresh herbs.
Onion Powder: Finely minced fresh onion or onion flakes can be used instead of onion powder. Use about one tablespoon of minced onion for every teaspoon of onion powder.
Parmesan Cheese: Any hard, grated cheese like Pecorino Romano or Asiago can be used instead of Parmesan cheese. Finely grated parmesan cheese works best. But you can also finely shred it from a block of parmesan cheese using a zesting grater.
Salt: You can use any salt you have on hand, including sea salt, kosher salt or flaky sea salt.
How to Make My Quick Parmesan Garlic Roasted Frozen Green Beans Recipe
Here are easy, step-by-step instructions for the best way to make this green bean simple side dish:
Step 1: Toss the Green Beans
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of light olive oil, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a dash of black pepper.
Add 14 ounces of frozen green beans (being careful to remove any excess ice) to the bowl and toss them in the seasoning mixture until they are well coated. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the green beans.
Spread the green beans out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 2: Roast the Green Beans
Roast the green beans in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, stirring halfway through cooking.
Serve the roasted green beans hot as a delicious and healthy side dish. Enjoy!
How to Roast Frozen Green Beans in an Air Fryer
Place the seasoned green beans in the air fryer basket in an even layer.
Cook the green beans in the air fryer for about 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the green beans and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
My Expert Recipe Tips
Green Bean Texture: You do not need to thaw the green beans. Pull them out of the freezer right before they get tossed in the seasoning. For extra crispy green beans, you can adjust the roasting time and cook the green beans for a few minutes longer. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become mushy and can burn.
Fresh Green Beans: If using fresh green beans, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes before tossing them in the seasoning mixture and roasting them in the oven.
Seasoning Adjustments: Feel free to adjust the parmesan green beans seasoning quantities to suit your taste. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as red pepper flakes or smoked paprika, for additional flavor.
Delicious Serving Suggestions
You can add other ingredients to the green beans before roasting, such as sliced almonds, bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, a drizzle of lemon juice, or some lemon zest, to create different flavor profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Quick Parmesan Garlic Frozen Roasted Green Beans
Ingredients
- 14 ounces frozen green beans
- 3 tablespoons light olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- dash pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).In a large bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of light olive oil, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a dash of black pepper.Add 14 ounces of frozen green beans (being careful to remove any excess ice) to the bowl and toss them in the seasoning mixture until they are well coated. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the green beans.Spread the green beans out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast the green beans in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, stirring halfway through cooking.Serve the roasted green beans hot as a delicious and healthy side dish. Enjoy!
How to Roast Frozen Green Beans in an Air Fryer:
- Place the seasoned green beans in the air fryer basket in an even layer.Cook the green beans in the air fryer for about 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.Sprinkle 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the green beans and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Nutrition
This recipe has been reviewed by a healthcare professional for its nutritional balance and alignment with healthy eating principles.
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Yes, this side dish was amazing. Not one left,big hit at dinner. I added onions ( big man like it ) elevated even more. Great job N. Bonilla. Just delicious, blended well with my roasted chicken. Thank you!?
Hi Angela, thank you so much for the review!!! I haven’t tried it with onions yet. That sounds delish 🙂
Great recipe as it’s easy to make and delicious for frozen or fresh green beans!
Thank you for the review, Patti! I’m so glad you enjoy this recipe 🙂
These were sooo amazing! I have a giant bag of skinny frozen green beans from Costco that I had NO idea what to do with…now I could easily eat the entire bag this way! Thank you for the recipe! My kids loved them as well. Followed your recipe exactly, except I only baked the beans for 13ish minutes because they are super thin, and they were perfect. Will be making again!
Hi Sus, thank you so much for sharing this with me!! I feel the same way 🙂 I was so happy to find a last minute and delicious way to add green beans to our meals that are so easily stored in the freezer!
My kids will actually eat these and not complain, they are so full of flavor
Thank you, Kristi! That’s a win with your kids 🙂
I expected these to be mushy but they were firm, but soft with great flavor!
Thank you, Dan!
Super tasty and easy!! We loved the parmesan cheese.
Thank you Gary! We love the parmesan cheese, too!
I hope you love this recipe as a convenient and healthy side dish! 🙂