Roasted Garlic Green Beans (Printable View)

Green beans roasted with garlic and lemon zest, finished with almonds. Savory, bright and easy to prepare.

# What You’ll 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 (optional)

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine green beans with olive oil, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss to ensure even coating.
03 - Distribute green beans in one layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway, until beans are tender and slightly blistered and garlic is golden.
05 - Remove from oven and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with lemon zest and optional toasted almonds or Parmesan before serving.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • You get that irresistible mix of crisp beans and caramelized garlic in just half an hour.
  • Lemon zest at the end wakes up the flavors—it’s my trick for making veggies pop at the table.
02 -
  • If you crowd the pan, the beans will steam and go limp instead of getting caramelized.
  • Adding lemon zest while the beans are still warm lets the aroma bloom—don’t wait until they’re cool.
03 -
  • Dry your beans thoroughly before tossing with oil to avoid soggy results.
  • A light hand with garlic goes a long way—burnt garlic can overpower, but golden garlic makes the dish.
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