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creamy caesar green beans in a blue cast iron skillet
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Creamy Caesar Green Beans

Creamy Caesar green beans dress up the side dish with a dollop of the classic dressing and Parmesan cheese. The result is a delicious dish that will have even picky eaters asking for a second helping of their veggies!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 184kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 cups fresh green beans roughly 2 lbs or 36 oz
  • 1/2 cup creamy Caesar dressing
  • 3 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once it reaches a rolling boil, carefully add the beans to the pot. Stir.
  • Let the beans boil for 5-7 minutes, just to your preferred level of doneness. Drain the beans immediately & transfer them to a waiting ice bath.
  • Pour the dressing into a large skillet set over medium low heat. Let the dressing heat up, stirring often, just until it's hot & beginning to bubble.
  • Add 2 tbsp of the cheese into the skillet, stirring until melted.
  • Add the beans to the skillet, tossing to coat, and remove the skillet from heat.
  • Season with freshly cracked black pepper, to taste. Sprinkle the rest of the Parmesan evenly out overtop the beans.
  • Serve & enjoy!

Notes

  • As is, this is a fantastic side dish. You can however make it a meal by sautéing chicken or shrimp in the dressing before you add the green beans to the skillet.
  • Want to make it even heartier? Add some crispy bacon.
  • While this is a side dish, you could turn this into a big salad as well by tossing them with romaine dressing and croutons.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1544IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg