Ultimate Creamy Parmesan Green Beans

This is a really old recipe that I’ve had forever. They’re simple but good. You can substitute 1 pound of asparagus for the beans if you’d like.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1poundfresh green beans, trimmed and snapped

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • ¼cupheavy cream

  • 2tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese

  • ground nutmeg

  • salt, to taste

  • ground black pepper, to taste

  • 2tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil; drop in the green beans and return to a boil. Cook uncovered until the beans are bright green and barely tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat; whisk the cream, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg into the melted butter. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Gently stir the beans into the mixture to coat; season with salt and pepper. Return to a simmer, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories136
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
13%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Cholesterol
32mg
11%
Sodium
110mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%
Dietary Fiber
4g
14%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
4g
Vitamin C
19mg
93%
Calcium
110mg
8%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
260mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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