Oven-Roasted Green Beans
Oven-Roasted Green Beans are a quick, easy, delicious, and healthy vegetable side dish that goes with any meal, from a simple weeknight supper to a fancy holiday dinner!
Servings: 4
Estimated Calories: 66
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed (stem end or both ends; I do both)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- salt, to taste (I use about ½ teaspoon of kosher salt)
- black pepper, to taste (I use about ¼ teaspoon)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Place the green beans on a large baking sheet.Note: Use a pan big enough for the green beans to be spread out in a single layer so that the beans roast evenly (or 2 pans if needed). If the pan is overcrowded, the beans will steam rather than roast.
- Drizzle the beans with the olive oil, then sprinkle with the garlic powder (if using) and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss to combine and coat the beans evenly with the oil and seasonings.
- Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing them once or twice during cooking to help ensure they cook evenly on all sides, until they are crisp-tender and lightly browned in spots.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- Make sure your beans are dry before you roast them; if they are wet, they will steam rather than roast.
- If you're not a garlic lover, you can omit the garlic powder.
- Feel free to experiment with other seasonings for different flavors.
- If you like your beans more browned, roast them a few minutes longer.
- Store leftover beans in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for a few minutes, just until warmed through (or you can use the microwave).
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