Roasted Garlic Green Beans (Printer-Friendly)

Green beans roasted with garlic and lemon zest for a fresh, flavorful vegetarian side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

→ Aromatics & Flavor

02 - 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - Zest of 1/2 lemon

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
08 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

# Steps:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine green beans, olive oil, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Toss to coat thoroughly.
03 - Spread green beans in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring midway, until beans are tender and slightly blistered and garlic is golden brown.
05 - Remove beans from oven and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle lemon zest and, if desired, toasted sliced almonds or grated Parmesan cheese.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Once you taste the caramelized garlic, you&apost feel satisfied with plain steamed green beans ever again.
  • This dish is so quick to make, it&aposs my secret weapon for unexpected guests or holiday meals.
02 -
  • If you skip stirring halfway, the garlic can burn and ruin the flavor—learned that after one regrettable batch.
  • Lemon zest added right at the end stays vibrant and doesn&apost get bitter; squeezing juice before serving is even better.
03 -
  • Avoid overcooking—beans should still snap when bitten, never mushy.
  • Add garlic right before roasting instead of early prepping to keep it from drying out.
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