Transform ordinary dinner greens into a centerpiece with these Balsamic Roasted Green Beans served over protein-rich whipped Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Savory, crisp-tender green beans are tossed in tangy balsamic vinegar, lightly roasted, and finished with rich melted Lifeway Salted Kefir Butter for an extra layer of decadence.
Green Beans Made Better with Lifeway Farmer Cheese and Kefir Butter
The real magic happens right at the base of the plate. Whipping Lifeway Farmer Cheese with garlic, onion, and black pepper turns it into a creamy, cloud-like spread that catches every drop of balsamic glaze. Beyond the incredible contrast of warm, roasted vegetables and cool farmer cheese, this dish works double duty for your wellness goals… even during the holidays!
Lifeway Farmer Cheese provides a high-quality serving of satisfying protein, along with live and active probiotics that help nurture the microbiome, supporting digestion, overall gut health, and immunity. Meanwhile, our European-style probiotic kefir butter transforms humble green beans into a savory, satisfying masterpiece with a gourmet taste unlike any you’ve had before, all while being easy to digest and packed with flavor.
To bring everything together, we top the platter with toasted sliced almonds for crunch and a pinch of chili pepper flakes for a subtle kick of heat. It’s an effortless blend of creamy, crispy, and savory textures that feels sophisticated enough for entertaining yet comes together fast enough for busy weeknights. Plate it up, gather around the table, and enjoy a veggie-forward dish that looks as stunning as it tastes!
Find Lifeway Farmer Cheese, Lifeway Kefir Butter, and our other probiotic foods in a store near you here. Check out all our cultured creations here for more recipe inspiration.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health.
Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, support the digestive system, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1. Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health, including vitamins D3, K, and B12 along with calcium and potassium. Along with our kefir, we also offer our creamy Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a high protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt or sugar.
Prep Time: 35 mins Servings: 4Ingredients
Roasted Green Beans:
- 1 pound green beans, washed, dried, and ends trimmed
- 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
- few cracks black pepper
- 2 tbsp. Salted Kefir Butter
- Toppings: sliced almonds and chili pepper flakes
Whipped Farmer Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 1/2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425° F.
- Place the prepared green beans on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and some pepper. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Spread the green beans out into an even layer, place in the oven, and roast for about 15 minutes, or until the beans appear lightly charred in some places. Remove from the oven and drizzle with the melted Lifeway Salted Kefir Butter. Set aside.
- While the beans are roasting, prepare the whipped farmer cheese. Place the Lifeway Farmer Cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, into a food processor and blend together until a whipped texture forms. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.
- Transfer the whipped farmer cheese to a serving plate and smooth out into an even layer. Arrange the green beans over the farmer cheese, then garnish with sliced almonds and chili flakes. Enjoy!
