Best Ever Oven Roasted Green Beans Recipe
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
103 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
North American
Best Ever Oven Roasted Green Beans Recipe
Description
Best Ever Oven Roasted Green Beans Recipe combines fresh trimmed green beans with olive oil, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, and capers, seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. The beans are spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet to ensure even roasting and browned edges during cooking at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 25 minutes. The lemon enhances the brightness, while capers add a subtle briny contrast. Massaging the ingredients into the beans before roasting helps coat them or evenly distribute flavors.
The roasting turns the green beans tender yet allows some caramelization for a pleasing texture and flavor complexity. Constant attention to avoid overcrowding and to check doneness ensures the beans retain a pleasant bite without overcooking. Tossing the beans halfway through promotes even browning.
Serve these oven-roasted green beans as an adaptable side for weeknight dinners or special meals where a simple vegetable side is needed. The combination of garlic and lemon freshness pairs well with poultry, pork, or seafood dishes. Leftovers can be stored refrigerated and reheated gently while maintaining texture.
To maintain consistent roasting results, use separate pans for larger quantities and rotate pans between oven racks at the midway point. Monitor the beans closely as the cooking time approaches to remove them once they reach your preferred tenderness and avoid overcooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Green bean trimmed, fresh
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- lemon zest and juice of 1
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scatter the green beans on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Top with oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, capers, salt, and pepper. Use your hands, or kitchen tongs, to massage the ingredients together and coat the beans with oil.
- Roast the green beans in oven for 15-25 minutes, shaking the pan once halfway through, until the beans are tender and lightly browned.
Notes
- Roast green beans in single layers to avoid steaming and to develop proper caramelization.
- For larger quantities, use multiple baking sheets and rotate them between racks halfway through baking for even cooking.
- Monitor cooking near the end to prevent overcooking and remove beans as they reach desired tenderness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days and reheat in short increments to preserve texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 789IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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