Oven Roasted Green Beans
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4.9
Oven Roasted Green Beans
Description
This recipe uses trimmed green beans tossed with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper before roasting them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The roasting time of about 20 to 25 minutes allows the beans to develop light browning while maintaining a crispy texture inside. The lemon juice adds acidity and a fresh contrast to the roasted flavor, and the garlic infuses the green beans with mild pungency.
Oven Roasted Green Beans provide a versatile side dish suitable for serving alongside a variety of main courses. They can also be chilled and used in salads or grain bowls, making them convenient for meal prep. The recipe includes notes on trimming the beans and seasoning adjustments based on taste preferences.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to four days, retaining good flavor and texture when reheated or incorporated into other dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans trimmed (see note 1)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon (see note 2)
- salt see note 3, freshly ground
- black pepper see note 3, freshly ground
Instructions
- Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, add green beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to taste and pepper to taste (I like at least 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; sometimes I do a little more).
- Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Roast until lightly browned in some places but still crispy, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Notes
- Trim the green beans by removing stem ends and any tough strings, but you don't need to trim the tails.
- Add lemon zest along with lemon juice for added bright citrus flavor.
- Salt amount can be adjusted to taste; start small and increase after roasting if needed.
- Leftover roasted green beans keep well when refrigerated for up to 4 days and make a great addition to salads or grain bowls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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