Roasted Garlic Green Beans (Print Version)

Green beans oven-roasted with garlic and lemon, finished with toasted almonds for a vibrant side.

# What You’ll 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

07 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
08 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional; omit for dairy-free)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss green beans with olive oil, sliced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until fully coated.
03 - Evenly spread the seasoned green beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until green beans are tender with blistered skins and garlic turns golden.
05 - Transfer green beans to a serving platter. Sprinkle with lemon zest and, if desired, garnish with toasted almonds or grated Parmesan before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Your green beans cook up tender and aromatic, all in one pan—secretly giving you more time for sipping wine or chatting.
  • The sharp hint of lemon and golden garlic upgrade everyday veggies into something even picky eaters can rave about.
02 -
  • If the garlic slices are too thick, they might still taste raw or, worse, burn—thinness is key here.
  • Adding lemon zest while the beans are hot lets the oils mingle with the steam for an unbeatable fragrance.
03 -
  • Pay attention to your oven's hot spots—rotate the pan halfway through if you know your oven cooks unevenly.
  • A dash of fresh lemon juice right out of the oven makes the flavors sing, even if you already used the zest.
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