Name: Cheesy Baked Green Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp turmeric; ½ tsp sweet paprika; 3 tbsp grated cheese; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 2 tbsp cashew nuts

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If you’re looking for a quick, delicious, and nutrient-packed side dish or snack, this Cheesy Baked Green Bean recipe is for you! With the perfect balance of crunch, flavour, and cheesy goodness, it’s a simple way to elevate humble green beans into a family favourite. Whether you serve it alongside your mains or enjoy it on its own, this dish is a delightful twist on a classic veggie side.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and Easy: Prepped and baked in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Packed with Flavour: A mix of garlic, spices, and cheese gives these green beans a savoury, satisfying taste.
Nutritious: Green beans are rich in vitamins and fiber, while cashews and nutritional yeast add healthy fats, plant-based protein, and a boost of vitamin B12, making this dish both flavourful and nourishing.
Versatile: Works beautifully as a side for mains or as a unique, healthy snack.

How to Make Cheesy Baked Green Beans

Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Prepare the Green Beans: Wash and trim the ends of the green beans, patting them dry to ensure they bake evenly or if using frozen just add lay them on the tray.

Season the Beans: Spread the green beans out on the tray. Add minced fresh garlic, a sprinkle of salt, black pepper, turmeric, and sweet paprika. Toss to coat evenly.

Add the Toppings: Sprinkle grated cheese, nutritional yeast, and cashew nuts over the seasoned green beans for added flavor and texture.

Bake: Place the tray in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the green beans are tender and slightly crispy at the edges.

Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. These baked green beans are perfect as a snack or alongside your favourite mains.

Serving Ideas

As a Side: Pair with roasted chicken, baked salmon, or a hearty grain bowl.
As a Snack: Enjoy it on its own for a light, healthy, and flavorful treat.

Storage Tips

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.
Freeze: While freezing isn’t recommended for maintaining the texture, you can freeze them in a pinch. Thaw and reheat as needed.

More Easy Side Recipes

Cheesy Baked Green Beans

Recipe by Christina Tsiripidou

This easy and delicious Baked Green Bean recipe with garlic, spices, and cashews is perfect as a healthy snack or a flavourful side dish, ready in just 15 minutes!

Course: SidesDifficulty: Easy

Servings

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Prep time

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Cooking time

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Total time

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp sweet paprika
3 tbsp grated cheese
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tbsp cashew nuts

Directions

Preheat the oven to 190°C or (375°F).
Spread green beans on a lined baking tray.
Add garlic, salt, pepper, turmeric, and sweet paprika. Toss to coat.
Sprinkle grated cheese, nutritional yeast, and cashew nuts over the green beans.
Bake for 15 minutes or until tender and slightly crispy.
Serve immediately and enjoy!