Description
Perfectly seasoned green bean magic transforms simple roasted green beans into a Mediterranean-inspired side dish. Crisp, herbal notes and garlic create a delightful accompaniment you’ll crave with every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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)
Oils and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish:
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425F (220C) and prepare a large baking sheet with enough space for green beans to spread out.
- Thoroughly coat green beans with olive oil, ensuring each bean is glistening and evenly seasoned with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Arrange green beans in a single, uncrowded layer on the baking sheet, allowing each bean to roast and caramelize without steaming.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes, gently rotating the pan midway to promote uniform browning and crisp edges.
- Check doneness by testing bean tenderness – they should be slightly crisp and have golden brown spots.
- Transfer roasted green beans to a serving platter, optionally garnishing with fresh lemon wedges for a bright, zesty finish.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans with vibrant color and no blemishes for the best roasting results.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure even roasting and crispy edges on the green beans.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of green beans, checking for desired tenderness and caramelization.
- Experiment with different seasonings like herbs, parmesan cheese, or almonds to create unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 104 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 2880 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg