Roasted Garlic Green Beans (Print Page)

Tender green beans roasted with garlic and lemon for a bright, flavorful vegetarian side, ready in 30 minutes.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss green beans with olive oil, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until thoroughly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned green beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 18–20 minutes, stirring halfway, until beans are tender with blistered skins and garlic is golden.
05 - Transfer green beans to a serving platter. Garnish with lemon zest and, if desired, toasted almonds or grated Parmesan.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Roasting the garlic gives a caramelized kick that store-bought sides never deliver.
  • Prep is genuinely quick, so you can focus on guests or your main course.
02 -
  • If you crowd the pan, the beans steam and never crisp, so always use a roomy sheet.
  • Lemon zest sprinkled right after roasting sticks better, so hold off until the last second.
03 -
  • Let the garlic slices sit on the beans, not below them, so they caramelize instead of burning.
  • Cooled leftovers taste surprisingly good tossed into salads—don't waste a single bean.
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