Roasted Green Beans with Garlic
The easiest and most delicious way to enjoy green beans! These green beans are roasted until tender and then tossed with garlic and parmesan. So easy and so good.
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Serve these roasted green beans with just about any main dish. We love them alongside Baked Cod with Panko or Chicken Stroganoff.
One bite of this garlic green beans recipe, and you’ll never go back to another green beans recipe again! This recipe converted my kids into loving green beans and now it’s our go-to side dish along with our green bean casserole from scratch. There’s just something about the tender, slightly charred texture, and savory garlic and parmesan flavor no one can resist!
Plus, it comes together with just 4 basic ingredients in just over 30 minutes, and all you’ll need are 2 rimmed baking sheets. Toss everything together, and you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time.
Serve this recipe with all your favorite main courses, such as the chicken teriyaki recipe, and everyone will be excited to eat their veggies. Readers prove it, saying:
“I served these green beans with grilled rib eye steak for dinner last night. My family devoured them! Katya this recipe is simply AMAZING! I will only make your version from now on. It was so delicious!” -Dina
“Our new favorite way to eat green beans! Delicious!” – Diana
Roasted Garlic Green Beans Ingredients
Now that we got the basics covered, let’s make some green beans. I wasn’t joking when I said there are only 4-ingredients to this side dish. You’ll need the following ingredients:
- Green beans
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Parmesan cheese
I recommend using fresh green beans. I know some have success roasting frozen vegetables but I find that the fresh vegetables taste way better, especially when roasted.
You will also need two half sheet rimmed pans or one full sheet.
How to Shop for Green Beans
Green beans, string beans, snap beans, and haricots verts are all, essentially, the same thing. Little differences, mainly in color and shape, separate one type from another.
You’re guaranteed to find some type of variety of beans year-round. They’re affordable and cook easily.
When shopping, look for brightly colored beans crisp enough to snap in half. Avoid beans that have visible seeds and blemishes, such as browning or bruising.
Tip: Hold one bean and bend it in half—a fresh bean will snap cleanly.
If you spot haricots verts, grab them —these thinner French green beans are more tender than the regular ones. Also, select beans of similar size and shape for a more uniform cooking time.
How to Trim Green Beans
Before doing anything, make sure to thoroughly wash the beans under running water. Drain in a colander or lightly pat dry with a towel to remove some of the excess water.
You can snap off the stem end of the beans with your hands or trim off with a knife. Some green beans come with the stem ends already detached.
For this recipe, we’re going to trim off the ends only and leave the rest of the bean whole.
Take a handful of the beans and line them up on your cutting board. In one slice, cut off all the stems at once. Repeat with the other side. Flip the beans around, line up the tips again and trim off the other side.
How to Roast 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.
Do not overcrowd the beans. Some overlapping is okay, otherwise, they will steam instead of roast.
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. Next, 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.
What to Serve with Roasted Green Beans with Garlic
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!
Here are some recipes that pair well with roasted green beans:
- Lemon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes – bright lemon flavors and creaminess of the potatoes go so well with the garlicky beans.
- Veggie Marsala – good way to double up on the veggies.
- 4-Ingredient Easy Potstickers – make a meal out of these potstickers by pairing them with an easy side like these beans!
- Steamed Mussels with Garlic and Parsley – add some crusty bread and a plate of roasted green beans for an effortless (fancy-ish) dinner.
How to Store Garlic Green Beans
Leftover roasted green beans can be covered and refrigerated, for up to 4-5 days. They might lose some of the crispness but will be just as delicious to enjoy for days to come.
Can you reheat green beans? You sure can. 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. I try to avoid reheating in the microwave as it doesn’t heat the food evenly.
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Roasted Green Beans with Garlic
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 6
- Category: Side
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
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
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- 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.
- Roast until tender and browned, about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway.
- 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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Delightful!
Our new favorite way to eat green beans! Delicious!
25 minutes was definitely too long. My beans were burnt.
Can these be made in advance and then reheated in the oven again? Thinking to make them for Easter as side dish but don’t want to be cooking last minute things .
Hi Tina: so you definitely can but just like with any other roasted veggies…they will soften the longer they sit. They’ll still taste great. I think it’s just a personal preference of how soft you like them.
I served these green beans with grilled rib eye steak for dinner last night. My family devoured them! Katya this recipe is simply AMAZING! I will only make your version from now on. It was so delicious!
Thanks so much Dina! So glad you all enjoyed it.
My sister made these for a family dinner and they were delicious!! Can’t wait to make them for myself!
Thank you Brianna! So glad you all loved it. Thanks for your feedback
Can i use frozen green beans or only fresh?
Hi Natalia: I have not tried it with frozen green beans so I can’t answer with certainty. Honestly I’m not so sure how they will do frozen with all the extra moisture.