Decadent Green Beans in Creamy Parmesan Sauce
A rich and creamy side dish featuring fresh green beans enveloped in a luxurious Parmesan sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans Trimmed
- 1 cup heavy cream Substitutes: half-and-half or coconut milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Substitutes: Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano
- 2 tablespoons butter Substitutes: Olive oil for dairy-free version
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Can substitute with garlic powder if fresh is not available
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by trimming the ends of the green beans.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, add in the green beans and let them blanch for 3 minutes.
- Quickly drain the beans and transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
- Once melted, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Bring the cream to a gentle simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese a little at a time, stirring until fully melted.
- Toss the blanched green beans in the skillet, ensuring they’re fully coated with the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, place in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.