I confess: as I child I did not like green beans. I was a picky eater, so getting me to eat anything green was a challenge. Fast forward 20 years and I had roasted green beans at a friend’s house for dinner. Of course I had to try them to be polite. I was shocked when I actually liked them. These were not the simmered-for-hours-with-a-ham-hock green beans that I had as a child. They were bright green and crisp. You could eat them like french fries. I was hooked. Now this roasted green bean recipe is one of my go-tos. It is great for a weeknight since they cook in less than 10 min. It is great for a dinner party for the same reason – you can prep the green beans ahead of time and pop the pan in for the green beans to roast while your chicken/pork/steak rests before you serve it.
Note: you can scale this recipe up for a crowd. The amounts shown are for 2 servings. Plan on about 2 oz of beans per person (1/2 lb. for 4 people, 1 lb. for 8 people) and adjust the seasoning to your taste.
PS: The leftovers make a good addition to a salad for lunch.
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Yummy Roasted Green Beans
Ingredients
- 4 oz. green beans/haricot verts
- 1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp. Cavender's Greek Seasoning
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 400°. Clean green beans.
- Step 2 Toss green beans with olive oil and Greek seasoning. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Step 3 Roast at 400º for 6-8 min until bright green but starting to brown in spots. Shake pan once halfway through cooking time. Serve warm.
Detailed Instructions
Step 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Clean green beans. Note: I think the french green beans (haricot verts) are best for roasting since they are thinner and more tender. You can still roast the larger American style green beans, but they will take longer to roast since they tend to be fatter.
Step 2. Toss green beans with olive oil and Greek seasoning. Spread evenly on a rimmed sheet pan. They should be in a single layer. If you are roasting green beans for a crowd, you may need to use 2 sheet pans to give them enough room to roast properly.
Step 3. Roast at 400º for 6-8 min until bright green but starting to brown in spots. If you are roasting green beans for a crowd, it may take a few minutes longer for them to roast. Shake pan once halfway through cooking time to ensure they brown evenly. Serve warm.
These are a huge favorite in my house!!!