There are so many ways to eat green beans, and while I love green bean bundles and bacon ranch green beans, the simplicity and fresh flavors of these roasted green beans just can’t be beat.
How Do You Make Roasted Green Beans?
To make this roasted green beans recipe, first trim the ends off of the washed green beans. Arrange them on a sheet pan or baking sheet. Whisk together a mixture of garlic, olive oil, dried herbs, melted butter, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle the mixture over the beans. Next, put the beans in the oven to roast to perfection. After they come out of the oven, finish the dish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, then serve and enjoy. These beans are perfect with hearty main courses like Cajun turkey, baked chicken wings and BBQ pork chops.
Green Beans: Look for fresh green beans that have a bright green color, are firm and are not slimy or dried out. Butter: The butter in this recipe gives the beans a lot of flavor. Garlic: You can use packaged minced garlic or mince your own garlic with a sharp knife or a garlic press. Italian Seasoning: This recipe calls for dried Italian seasoning which is available in most grocery stores and is a combination of garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, and parsley. You can also make your own Italian seasoning.
Tips for the Perfect Green Beans
I use chopped fresh parsley to finish off roasted green beans because I always have it on hand, but other herbs will work such as dill, green onions or basil. I try to buy green beans that are the same size and shape so that they’ll roast evenly. I like to garnish my roasted green beans with lemon wedges so that people can squeeze a little lemon juice over their green beans for added flavor. Leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Sometimes I make a double batch, and chop up half of the leftover beans to make green bean salad. I recommend serving your green beans alongside cornflake chicken and roasted sweet potatoes for a complete meal.
Flavor Variations
This is a basic recipe for roasted green beans, but you can add so many different ingredients to customize your green beans to your tastes.
Cheese: Add 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese before serving. Olives: Add 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives before serving. Tomatoes: Add 1 cup of whole or halved cherry tomatoes to the baking sheet to cook along with the raw green beans. Mushrooms: Add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms to the baking pan along with the raw green beans. Onions: Add 1/2 of a red onion, thinly sliced, to the sheet pan along with the raw green beans. Nuts: You could top these beans with toasted almond slices or try my green bean almondine. Lemon: Instead of garnishing these green beans with lemon wedges, you could grate a little lemon zest over the beans. Veggies: You could roast these green beans with other veggies like cauliflower florets or brussels sprouts. Vegan: Omit the butter from the recipe and add a little extra virgin olive oil.
No matter how you decide to serve roasted green beans, they’re sure to be a huge hit! My kids happily eat green beans this way, which is a huge bonus in my book.
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