These Cast Iron Skillet Lemon Parmesan Green Beans are the perfect blend of fresh, zesty, and savory goodness! Crisp-tender green beans get a golden char in a skillet, then are tossed with bright lemon juice and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for a side dish that’s as easy as it is delicious. Serve this versatile favorite with your weeknight dinners or holiday spreads for a pop of vibrant flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 lb of Fresh Green Beans
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- Zest of 2 Lemons
- 1 Tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Cloves of fresh garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- ¼ Tsp Flaky Salt
- ¼ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- ¼ Cup Chicken Stock
- Grated Parmesan to taste
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet, add the extra virgin olive oil to a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the green beans and season with flaky salt.
- Cook the green beans for about 5 minutes until lightly blistered, tossing the beans around the pan so they cook evenly.
- Pour in the chicken stock. Cover the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Uncover the green beans, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the remaining liquid evaporates.
- Stir in the butter, garlic, lemon zest, and pepper. Cook for another minute, stirring the garlic.
- Top with lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, grated parmesan cheese and serve.
- Enjoy!
