Easy and flavorful roasted green beans with garlic and herbs are a simple dinner side for any occasion, weeknight, or holiday gathering.
Green Beans with Garlic
Growing up it seemed like canned green beans were served on the regular. I get it, it was easy and cost-effective for a busy mom feeding a large family.
That being said I did not discover the deliciousness of fresh green beans until much later in life. The fact they are almost always available at the grocery store now is a fantastic find.
Snapping green beans is a fun activity to do with kids. When my boys were younger, they thought it was fun to snap off the ends. You can leave them whole or snap them into 2-3 inch lengths.
Green Beans with Herbs
To roast the green beans, first you’ll toss them with olive oil and salt and pepper. After roasting, add the herbs and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
The herbs and lemon work together to give the green beans a light fresh taste. Just before serving top with little pats of butter and allow it to melt ever so slightly.
In a pinch, I have used frozen green beans for this recipe and they cook up nicely. Just adjust the water to a little less if needed. Canned green beans though – sorry, still not much of a fan.
Garlic Roasted Green Beans
- olive oil
- green beans
- garlic cloves
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- lemon juice
- fresh thyme
- fresh Italian parsley
- butter
Garlic Green Beans Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place the green beans on the baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper and toss to coat.
- Roast the green beans for 16-20 minutes. If you want crisp edges, continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with thyme and parsley. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Top with very thin pats of butter and serve warm.
Green Bean Side Dishes
Asian Green Beans are seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger before being roasted until crispy, these green beans are so tasty, that you’ll be eating them straight from the pan.
Buttery, nutty Green Beans Amandine is an effortless mealtime side dish that tastes garden fresh any time of year.
Tasty and pretty these green bean bacon bundles with their buttery, sweet glaze and a hint of warmth are a dinner-time treat.
Homemade Green Bean Casserole is about to change your holiday side dish game. I’m a great big fan of any dish that can be prepared ahead of time for holiday meals and this recipe delivers awesome results when prepped in advance.
Roasted Green Beans with Garlic
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter sliced into very thin pats
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place the green beans on the baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper and toss to coat.
- Roast the green beans for 16-20 minutes. If you want crisp edges, continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with thyme and parsley. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Top with very thin pats of butter and serve warm.
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