Crispy Baked Parmesan Green Bean Fries (Recipe from my friend Dave)

Crispy Baked Parmesan Green Bean Fries

Summer's tapping us on the shoulder and that means FRESH GREEN BEANS will be showing up in the local farm stands and markets so let's take them and make something crispy and cheesy and delicious out of them!! 

About 4 cups fresh whole green beans 
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 
1/2 tsp Garlic powder 
1/4 tsp Salt (or to taste) 
1/8 tsp Pepper (or to taste) 


Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 

Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment and spray with non-stick cooking spray. 

Wash and snip the ends off your green beans. 

Place green beans on prepared baking pan, making sure they are evenly spread out, and none are laying on top of each other, (this will ensure even crispiness!) 

Sprinkle seasonings and Parmesan cheese evenly over green beans. 

Place green beans in the center of the pre-heated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown 

IMPORTANT: Broil them for an extra 1-2 minutes before pulling them out of the oven to make them nice and crispy. 

Enjoy immediately with low sugar ketchup or dipping sauce of choice. 

Cook's Notes: 
If using frozen green beans, pop the 14 oz. bag of green beans in the microwave for 3-4 minutes, or until just thawed (or you could leave them out at room temperature for a few hours). 
If you MUST use the powdered stuff in the green can.. well.. then you must... But a freshly grated Parmesan is WORLDS better..

That sounds yummy, thanks for sharing!

Interesting idea! can't wait to try it.  I'm wondering how the parmesan sticks to the green bean?  If you coated the first with a little olive oil, would that help?