These roasted garlic green beans bake until tender with lightly browned edges, then get tossed with fresh garlic and Parmesan. A simple side for everyday dinners or your holiday table.

Love green beans? Try our Asian Green Beans recipe.

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Featured Comment: I served these green beans with grilled rib eye steak for dinner last night. My family devoured them! -Dina

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Why I Add Garlic After Roasting

These roasted garlic green beans are the recipe that got my kids hooked on green beans, and they’ve been a go-to side ever since.

I roast the beans until tender with browned edges, then toss them with freshly pressed garlic and Parmesan while they’re still hot.

Adding the garlic at the end gives them a fresh garlic flavor without risking it burning in the oven. Just four main ingredients, with no boiling needed.

— Katya

Ingredients for Roasted Garlic Green Beans

See the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and amounts.

  • Green beans: I prefer fresh green beans for roasting. Choose beans of similar thickness so they cook evenly. Thinner French green beans work too, but check them earlier.
  • Garlic: Use fresh cloves, pressed or finely grated, so the garlic spreads evenly when tossed with the hot beans. I add it after roasting for fresh garlic flavor without burning it.
  • Parmesan: I use freshly grated Parmesan. Grate it finely so it lightly coats the beans rather than falling to the bottom of the serving bowl.

You will also need two half sheet rimmed pans or one full sheet. 

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How to Make Roasted Garlic Green Beans

Step 1: Spread the trimmed green beans onto two rimmed baking sheets. You may only need to use one sheet depending on the size. Some overlapping is okay.

Step 2: Drizzle the green beans with olive oil and toss to coat. You can use your hands or a pair of tongs for this step. Season to taste with salt and pepper and lightly toss to coat.

Step 3: Place the baking sheets in a preheated 425F oven and roast until tender and browned, about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway.

Step 4: Remove from the oven and while keeping the green beans on the baking sheet, add pressed garlic and Parmesan cheese. Toss the green beans around to combine. You should immediately smell the garlic. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy. 

My Tips for Roasting Green Beans

  • Give them room. Spread the beans in a single layer with a little space between them. Use two pans if needed so they brown instead of steam.
  • Add the garlic while the beans are hot. Toss them with the pressed garlic and Parmesan right on the hot baking sheet so everything coats the beans evenly.
  • Serve soon after roasting. The beans soften as they sit, so I like to roast them toward the end of making dinner.

What to Serve with Roasted Green Beans

Just about anything! You can serve them alongside seafood and meat entrées, toss them into your salad, pasta, or even an egg frittata. And of course, you can always enjoy them as is. They’re that good!

We love to serve these green beans alongside Lemon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes, Veggie Marsala, or 4-Ingredient Easy Potstickers to round out these meals.

Storing and Reheating

Leftover roasted green beans can be covered and refrigerated, for up to 4-5 days. They will lose their crispiness and become softer the longer they sit.

To reheat, simply place them back into a 350-degree oven for a few minutes or until warmed through. Or you can always reheat in a skillet over medium heat.

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More Roasted Side Dishes

Asian Style Green Beans

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon

Roasted Broccoli with Bacon, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan

Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts

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Roasted Green Beans with Garlic

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  • Author: Katya
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Side
  • Method: Roasted
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Easiest and most delicious way to enjoy green beans! These roasted garlic green beans are roasted until tender and then tossed with garlic and parmesan. 

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed or grated with a microplane
  • 2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Spread the green beans on two rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle evenly with olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Roast until tender and browned, about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway.
  4. Remove from the oven and while keepng the green beans on the baking sheet, add the garlic and Parmesan cheese. Toss around to combine. Best served immediately.

Notes

  • Depending on the size of your baking sheet, you may only need to use one sheet. Do not overcrowed the beans, otherwise, they will steam instead of roast. Some overlapping is okay.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 95
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 37.5 mg
  • Fat: 5.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.9 g
  • Protein: 3.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.2 mg

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