Creamy Green Beans Parmesan
Tender-crisp green beans are tossed in a silky Parmesan sauce enriched with butter, cream, and a whisper of nutmeg. The result is a lush, savory side with gentle warmth and a salty-cheesy finish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or holiday mains. Creamy Green Beans Parmesan brings restaurant-style comfort to the table in just a few steps.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Green Beans Parmesan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.71 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add the green beans and return to a boil.
- 2
Cook uncovered until the beans are bright green and just tender, about 6 minutes.
- 3
Drain and set aside.
- 4
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat; whisk the cream, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg into the melted butter.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 6
Gently stir the beans into the mixture to coat; season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Return to a simmer, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese to serve.
- Calories 136.6 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.36 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 8.68 g 3%
- Total Fat 9.29 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 5.63 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.51 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 55.63 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.5 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 2.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 89.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 346.53 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 40.39 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.84 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Creamy Green Beans Parmesan is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Green Beans. Each serving provides about 136.6 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Green Beans Parmesan made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Green Beans, Ground Nutmeg. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Green Beans Parmesan?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 136.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Green Beans Parmesan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Creamy Green Beans Parmesan healthy?
- Creamy Green Beans Parmesan has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 136.6 calories and 3.36 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.63 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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