Bean Me Up, Bundles!
Oven-Roasted Green Bean Bundles with Garlic Butter and Parmesan
30 minutes
Serves 4
SideItalian
Herb's take
Inspired by Italian antipasti, these green bean bundles get a flavor boost from garlic-infused butter and a blizzard of grated parmesan. You'll learn how to blanch for bright color and why garlic blooms best in butter, not oil, a true science-meets-snack moment.
Ingredients
Yield
4
Instructions
- 01Preheat your oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 02Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 2 minutes until bright green, then transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and pat dry thoroughly.
- 03Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- 04Toss the blanched green beans in the garlic butter to coat evenly.
- 05Divide the green beans into 8 bundles (about 8-10 beans per bundle). Using kitchen twine or a blanched chive, tie each bundle in the center to hold together. Place bundles seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- 06Sprinkle the bundles generously with the grated parmesan.
- 07Roast the bundles for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melty and golden and the beans are just tender.
- 08Remove from the oven. Let sit for 2 minutes before transferring to a platter. Season with salt and pepper to taste, snip off the twine, and serve.
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