Garlic roasted green beans are a great side dish for holiday dinners or any time you need a quick side dish that’s simple to make. You only need a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of prep time before you pop the green beans in the oven. Try this simple option for your holiday dinner – your guests will come back for more.
Green Bean Oven Recipe
Roasted green beans are a light and healthy side dish to accompany heavier meals. Green beans are one of the quickest roasted veggie options since they’re ready in less than 30 minutes in the oven. Like all roasted vegetables, roasted green beans taste intensified and caramelized, like more sophisticated versions of their raw or steamed states.
A few tips before you get started:
- Start with fresh, vibrant green beans. They should have firm, even skin and snap easily. Don’t bother roasting old, starchy green beans.
- Pat your green beans dry before tossing with oil. Drops of water on the outside will turn into mushy spots in the oven.
- Don’t crowd the beans. If you want to double the recipe to serve a larger crowd, split the beans across two pans.
How to make Roasted Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients
- 2 pounds garden fresh green beans trimmed and washed
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic pressed
- 2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Grab eight cloves of garlic (a little less or more for your desired garlic taste) and peel them. Use a garlic press, it’s easier and faster to press garlic than to mince it with a knife. Spread the green beans into an even layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the pressed garlic over the top along with some olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss the beans with the other ingredients to coat them evenly.
- Roast for 20-30 minutes, or until green beans are browned and cooked.
