Fancy Up Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans (Choose vibrant green beans that snap easily.)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (For roasting or grilling.)
• 2 cloves garlic (Minced for flavor.)
• 2 tablespoons butter (For sautéing green beans.)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (Optional, for drizzling.)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (Grated, for roasting.)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Preparation ---

2. 2

   Rinse green beans under cold water and trim the ends.

3. 3

   Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then plunge them into ice water to stop cooking.

4. 4

   --- Cooking ---

5. 5

   For Garlic Butter Green Beans: Sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant, add green beans, and cook until tender-crisp. Finish with salt and a squeeze of lemon.

6. 6

   For Roasted Green Beans: Toss green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes, adding grated Parmesan during the last 5 minutes.

7. 7

   For Air-Fried Green Beans: Coat green beans in olive oil, toss with panko breadcrumbs and seasonings, and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes.

8. 8

   For Grilled Green Beans: Toss with olive oil and grill in a basket over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.