Description
Green bean aficionados will adore this simple roasted green beans recipe that brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Crisp, herb-seasoned beans deliver pure culinary satisfaction you can savor with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh green beans, trimmed
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh lemon juice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to a high temperature of 425F (220C) to ensure optimal roasting conditions.
- Transfer green beans into a spacious mixing vessel, drizzling olive oil and generously sprinkling garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a comprehensive seasoning coating.
- Arrange the seasoned green beans across a baking sheet, distributing them in a uniform, non-overlapping configuration to promote even caramelization and crispness.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 15-20 minutes, pausing midway to rotate the beans and guarantee consistent browning.
- Monitor the beans until they achieve a tender interior with slightly crisp exterior edges, indicating perfect roasting completion.
- For an enhanced flavor profile, delicately squeeze fresh lemon juice over the roasted green beans just before presenting the dish, introducing a vibrant citrus brightness that complements the rich, caramelized vegetable.
Notes
- Select fresh, crisp green beans with vibrant color and no blemishes for the best roasting results.
- Use a large baking sheet to ensure beans are spread in a single layer, preventing steaming and promoting even caramelization.
- Adjust roasting time based on bean thickness – thinner beans might need less time to prevent burning.
- Experiment with different seasonings like smoked paprika, Italian herbs, or nutritional yeast for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg