Description
Classic Roasted Green Beans with garlic provide a simple side dish that elevates fresh vegetables. Crisp seasoned beans complement most main courses and deliver excellent flavor for minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh green beans, trimmed
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Aromatics and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish:
- Fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or aluminum foil, then heat the oven to a sizzling 425F (220C).
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly coat the green beans with fragrant olive oil, pungent minced garlic, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and optional fiery red pepper flakes.
- Arrange the seasoned green beans in a precise, uncrowded single layer across the prepared baking sheet, ensuring each bean has adequate space for optimal roasting.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-18 minutes, pausing midway to gently rotate the beans, allowing them to develop a tender interior and crisp, caramelized exterior.
- Once the beans achieve a golden-brown finish and reach desired tenderness, carefully remove from the oven and enhance with a bright splash of fresh lemon juice.
- For an optional burst of color and fresh herbaceous flavor, sprinkle chopped parsley over the roasted beans and serve immediately while still warm.
Notes
- Choose slim, fresh green beans for the most tender and crispy result when roasting.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure even browning and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Experiment with different seasonings like smoked paprika, herbs de Provence, or everything bagel seasoning for unique flavor variations.
- For a protein-packed twist, sprinkle with toasted almonds or crumbled feta cheese after roasting to add extra texture and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 28800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg