Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

12 oz fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and patted dry
2 tsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp minced garlic
shredded Parmesan

1. Preheat oven to 425 with rack in lower third of oven. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. lay green beans on baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add minced garlic and toss until evenly coated.

2. Spread beans on baking sheet, being sure that they are all lying flat. Roast 10 minutes. Shake pan or toss beans with tongs. Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes.

3. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Serves 4.