Roasted Green Beans with Garlic and Lemon
Most people don't think of serving roasted green beans, but they should because roasting caramelizes the beans and brings out their earthy, sweet flavor. Garlic and lemon add more flavor, but keep the dish simple enough to be ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 97kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb. green beans, trimmed
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 Tbs. lemon zest
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Toasted panko bread crumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Toss the green beans with the olive oil, garlic, 1 ½ tsp. lemon zest, ½ tsp. salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Arrange beans on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until they’re tender and slightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer the beans to a serving bowl, drizzle with a little oil, more salt and pepper to taste, and remaining 1 ½ tsp. lemon zest. Top with toasted panko crumbs and serve right away.
Notes
A few other toppings to consider for roasted green beans: Toasted pine nuts or almonds; Replace lemon zest with orange zest; Crumbled feta or goat cheese; Gremolata (finely chopped parsley, lemon zest and minced garlic); Crispy pancetta
Store any leftover beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the beans in a skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.6g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 10.5g | Sodium: 0.7mg | Sugar: 0.1g