Parmesan Lemon Green Beans
November 10, 2025
Simple, sophisticated and unbelievably good, these green beans are a must-try dinner side. Whether you’re making them for a weekly meal or preparing them for Thanksgiving, you’ll never be disappointed with this recipe. It features salty Parmesan, crunchy pistachios and a delightful hint of lemon to take a simple vegetable to a whole new level. Trust us, you’ve never had green beans this good before!
SERVINGS
6-8
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
10 min
Ingredients
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1 ½cups kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1 ½lbs green beans, ends trimmed
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Ice
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1garlic clove, grated
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Zest of 1 lemon
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½cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
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⅓cup L&B Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1 ½ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about ½ cup)
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¾cup roasted, salted pistachios, finely chopped
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
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1
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water and 1 ½ cups of salt to a boil over high heat.
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2
Add the green beans and cook until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl halfway with ice and cold water.
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3
Using tongs, transfer the green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cool, remove from the water and pat dry.
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4
In a large bowl, whisk to combine the grated garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking to emulsify. Stir in the Parmesan and pistachios.
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5
Add the green beans and toss well to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.
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6
Serve cold.
Recipe adapted from: “Cook This Book” by Molly Baz