Roasted Garlic Green Beans (Printable)

Fresh green beans roasted with garlic and lemon zest for a vibrant, flavorful vegetarian side dish.

# 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 (optional)

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

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine green beans, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to ensure even coating.
03 - Distribute green beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway. Ensure beans are tender and blistered, and garlic is golden brown.
05 - Transfer roasted green beans to a serving platter. Sprinkle with lemon zest and garnish with almonds or Parmesan before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that golden-roasted garlic flavor without fuss, almost as if your kitchen becomes a tiny bistro.
  • It&s quick enough for weeknights, but always feels special enough for a holiday spread.
02 -
  • If the garlic is sliced too thick, it won&t caramelize–it&s either underdone or burnt.
  • Stirring halfway through roasting keeps both beans and garlic from getting soggy or unevenly cooked.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper so you can lift everything off at once—it makes serving and cleanup easy.
  • Don&t skip the lemon zest—it&s the secret step that wakes up all the flavors.
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