Description
Crisp, zesty roasted green beans elevate simple vegetables into a mouthwatering side dish brimming with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Garlic, olive oil, and herbs create a delicious accompaniment that completes you’ll love alongside grilled meats or as a quick weeknight vegetable option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredient:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious baking sheet and heat the oven to a robust 425°F, creating an ideal roasting environment for crisp, flavorful green beans.
- Meticulously wash and thoroughly dry the green beans, trimming away any woody stem ends to ensure uniform cooking and optimal texture.
- Drizzle the green beans with premium olive oil, then generously season with kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and aromatic garlic powder, massaging the seasonings to coat each bean evenly.
- Arrange the seasoned green beans in a strategic single layer across the baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing to promote even caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 15-20 minutes, utilizing tongs to gently redistribute the beans midway through cooking for consistent browning.
- Monitor the beans closely during the final minutes, looking for a delightful golden-brown exterior and tender-crisp interior that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter, allowing the roasted green beans to rest momentarily before presenting this vibrant, herbaceous side dish to eager diners.
Notes
- Crisp up green beans by ensuring they’re completely dry before roasting to prevent steaming instead of caramelizing.
- Use high-heat tolerant olive oil or switch to avocado oil for an even higher roasting temperature without burning.
- Customize flavor profiles by adding different herbs like rosemary, thyme, or za’atar before roasting for exciting taste variations.
- For a low-carb, keto-friendly option, replace garlic powder with fresh minced garlic and add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg