Oven-Roasted Green Beans
This oven-roasted green beans recipe is a quick and delicious side dish that elevates your weeknight dinner or holiday table.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed Choose fresh green beans for best results.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For drizzling.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Add more for stronger garlic flavor.
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated Can be substituted with a vegan alternative.
- 0.5 number lemon, juiced For freshness.
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
- to taste salt Adjust to preference.
- to taste black pepper, freshly cracked Adjust to preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the trimmed green beans onto the baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the green beans.
- Add minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, then toss to combine.
- Spread the beans into an even layer.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top.
Cooking
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Remove from oven and squeeze lemon juice over the beans.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
For optimal results, choose uniform-sized green beans and keep an eye on them while roasting to prevent burning. You may substitute parmesan with a vegan cheese alternative.