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These Roasted Green Beans with garlic are an easy side dish recipe with less than 10 ingredients. Fresh green bean are baked until they are-crisp tender and pair perfectly with any protein.
When it comes to side dishes, I’m always looking for new ways to make simple vegetables more delicious with little effort. These Roasted Green Beans with garlic fit right into this category. No mushy green beans in this recipe, I’ll teach you my foolproof method for how to roast them in the oven for the best texture.
This Roasted Green Beans Recipe is Pure Perfection
The secret to this green bean recipe is the roasting method I developed when recipe testing. I call it “steam-roast” and it consists of first roasting the green beans tightly covered in foil so they steam. Then removing the foil so they can roast and take on some color.
I toss the green beans in a Dijon vinaigrette and top them with cheese and pine nuts for a gourmet, restaurant-quality side dish that takes less than 10 minutes of prep time.
Forget boring veggies, these green beans will be your new go-to easy recipe to pair with any protein. If you’re looking for other great side dish recipes, try our Green Beans and Smashed Potatoes or Roasted Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad.
Reader Review
“Looks delish! Great tip to go slow if using lemon juice. I always have sliced almonds on hand and think they would be great as well for the added texture (don’t typically have pine nuts). Will def try!!!”
– Iris
This recipe article was originally published in February of 2019, it has since been updated with helpful tips, ingredient notes and a video for guaranteed success.
Roasted Green Bean Recipe Ingredients
Just a few simple ingredients is all you need. Jump to the recipe card for full measurements.
- Green beans: The best green beans are often found in the bulk bins of the produce section. Their often thinner and more tender.
- Oil: use regular olive oil, avocado oil or grapeseed oil.
- Honey, or maple syrup: I like honey but use maple syrup if you need this to be vegan.
- White balsamic vinegar (or fresh lemon juice*): White balsamic is ideal here. It’s got tons of flavor, is mildly sweet and adds a savory tang. Lemon will be more vibrant and fresh.
- Garlic: Just a little bit of fresh grated garlic goes a long way!
- Dijon mustard: emulsifies the dressing and adds a deep savoriness.
- Basil: brings the dish together like no other herb can!
- Pine nuts: These are full of so much rich flavor that compliments the vinaigrette nicely.
- Parmesan or aged white Cheddar: Adds a creamy, savoriness that balances all of the components.
How to Roast Green Beans
This is an overview of the recipe. Jump to the recipe card for the full printable recipe.
- Preheat the oven. Heat oven to 425°F (218ºC) with rack set in lowest position.
- Prepare the green beans. Toss beans with oil, honey, salt and pepper until evenly coated; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Cover with foil first, then uncover. Tightly cover baking sheet with foil and roast 10 minutes. Remove foil and roast until beans are tender and start to brown, about 12 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make the dressing. Meanwhile, whisk remaining oil, white balsamic, garlic, and Dijon together in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish the beans. Immediately transfer beans to bowl with oil-garlic mixture and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish and top with basil, pine nuts and cheese.
Roasted Green Beans Recipe Tips
- Trim the ends of the green beans prior to roasting. The ends are usually chewy and not very pleasant to eat. Just cut them off with a knife for kitchen shears.
- Dress the beans with the vinaigrette while they’re still hot. The heat will slightly cook off the raw garlic flavor and slightly marinate the beans.
- Keep an eye on the beans as they roast. You want them to be crisp-tender, not soft or mushy. Don’t be tempted to roast them longer!
How to Store Roasted Green Beans With Garlic
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven for a few minutes until warmed through.
While these beans are best served warm, they’re also delicious eaten as cold leftovers for up to 3 days. They’re especially delicious tossed into a green salad!
What to Serve With Roast Green Beans
These roasted green beans were developed to be a go-to, anytime side dish. With a simple ingredients list and approachable flavors, they go with all kinds of dishes! Here are some of my favorites.
Best way to cook green beans?
This is a personal preference and also depends on how you plan to use green beans.
Steam-roasting, as we do in this recipe, is the best method for roasting. For a cold salad, I recommend blanching green beans.
If you like this side dish, try my Blackened Corn next!
Roast Green Beans
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons honey, or maple syrup to make it vegan
- Salt and pepper
- 1½ tablespoon white balsamic vinegar (or fresh lemon juice*)
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup chiffonade basil
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- Parmesan or aged white Cheddar, peeled into large shreds
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F (218ºC) with rack set in lowest position.
- Toss beans with 1½ tablespoon oil, 2 teaspoons honey, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper until evenly coated; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Tightly cover baking sheet with foil and roast 10 minutes. Remove foil and roast until beans are tender and start to brown, about 12 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Meanwhile, whisk remaining 1½ tablespoons oil, 1½ tablespoons white balsamic, 2 grated cloves garlic, and 2 teaspoons Dijon together in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Immediately transfer beans to bowl with oil-garlic mixture and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish and top with ¼ cup basil, ¼ cup pine nuts and cheese.
Can’t wait!!!
I hope you enjoy!
Looks delish! Great tip to go slow if using lemon juice. I always have sliced almonds on hand and think they would be great as well for the added texture (don’t typically have pine nuts). Will def try!!!
I hope you enjoy it!!
I haven’t come across a recipe that I don’t like, You are a Super Star Lauren Grant!!!
Thank you Glynis!! Made my day!!
Its a very easy recipe to make and taste great
Mike, I’m glad to hear you found this easy and tasty!
Simply delicious, from someone who isn’t a huge green bean lover, I simply kept going back for more!