
Parmesan Lemon Green Beans
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!
Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)

Parmesan Lemon Green Beans
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time10 Minutes
Ingredients
1 ½ cups kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 ½ lbs green beans, ends trimmed
Ice
1 garlic clove, grated
Zest of 1 lemon
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
â…“ cup L&B Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 ½ ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about ½ cup)
¾ cup roasted, salted pistachios, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water and 1 ½ cups of salt to a boil over high heat.
- Add the green beans and cook until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl halfway with ice and cold water.
- Using tongs, transfer the green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cool, remove from the water and pat dry.
- 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.
- Add the green beans and toss well to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve cold.
10 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
Directions
- In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water and 1 ½ cups of salt to a boil over high heat.
- Add the green beans and cook until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl halfway with ice and cold water.
- Using tongs, transfer the green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cool, remove from the water and pat dry.
- 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.
- Add the green beans and toss well to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve cold.