Description
Roasted Green Beans elevate simple vegetables into a culinary masterpiece with crispy edges and bold seasoning. Mediterranean herbs and garlic create a zesty side dish that will make green beans irresistible at your next meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Oils and Additional Ingredients:
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a high temperature of 425°F, creating an ideal roasting environment for crisp and flavorful green beans.
- Thoroughly coat fresh green beans with fragrant olive oil, aromatic minced garlic, seasoning agents, and optional spicy red pepper flakes to ensure uniform flavor distribution.
- Arrange the seasoned beans in a precise single layer across a rimmed baking sheet, preventing overcrowding to promote even caramelization and crispy edges.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for approximately 15-20 minutes, using tongs to gently rotate the beans midway through cooking to guarantee consistent browning and tenderness.
- Remove the roasted green beans from the oven once they exhibit a golden-brown exterior and slightly crisp texture, indicating perfect doneness.
- Enhance the final presentation by drizzling a vibrant squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the hot beans, adding a bright, citrusy note that complements the rich, roasted flavors.
Notes
- Toss beans gently to ensure even coating of oil and seasonings for maximum flavor absorption.
- Use fresh, crisp green beans without blemishes to guarantee the best roasting results.
- Add optional parmesan cheese or sliced almonds in the last 5 minutes of roasting for extra texture and nutty flavor.
- For a low-carb and keto-friendly version, keep the recipe as-is since green beans are naturally low in carbohydrates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 63 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 308 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg