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Oven Roasted Green Beans

These easy Roasted Green Beans are loaded with garlic and lemon and roasted to perfection. They are simple enough for busy weeknights but delicious enough for holidays too!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 109 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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 and freshly ground black pepper (see note 3)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Roast until lightly browned in some places but still crispy, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Notes

  • Green beans: Remove the stem ends and any tough strings that run along the length of the beans, if applicable. There’s no need to trim off the tails. Some love their green beans “frenched,” or sliced lengthwise down the middle.
  • Lemon: The zest of one lemon (about 1 teaspoon) can be added with the lemon juice. Just zest the lemon before you cut it to squeeze it.
  • Salt: For 2 pounds of beans, I like at least 1/2 teaspoon salt, but sometimes I do a full teaspoon. If you're not sure, start with a small amount, then taste test after roasting and add more if needed.
  • Yield: 2 pounds of beans will serve 8 as a side dish (1/2 cup per serving).
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They are great tossed into salads or grain bowls.

Nutrition Information

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 (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 782IU (16%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109

% 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.