Oven Roasted Green Beans Recipe (2024)

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Posted Nov 17, 2021, Updated Feb 20, 2024

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Learn how to make the most delicious oven roasted green beans with only 6 ingredients in 20 minutes. Baked green beans are an easy & healthy vegetable side dish perfect for the holidays or a weeknight meal.

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I prefer to keep my vegetable side dishes simple, so I stick with healthy &easy recipeswith a handful of ingredients, like these oven roasted green beans.

This roasted green beans recipe is made with fresh green beans, but can be made with frozen green beans as well.

These are the most delicious oven roasted green beans ever! They’re made with 6 ingredients in 20 minutes.

Baked green beans are an easy & healthy vegetable side dish perfect for the holidays (like Thanksgiving) or a weeknight meal (like this homemade meatloaf)!

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Roasted Green Beans: Ingredients & Substitutions

  • Green beans. You can use fresh or frozen beans. I give instructions on how to use frozen beans in the post and recipe card. I’ve done this often with great results.
  • Olive oil. Any neutral oil works well, I suggest avocado oil or canola oil as substitutions for olive oil.
  • Smoked paprika. I love the smoky flavor of smoked paprika, but you can use regular paprika if desired.
  • Minced garlic. you can substitute ½ tsp garlic powder for the minced garlic. You can also use jarred or freshly chopped garlic depending on your preference.
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How to Roast Green Beans

This roasted green beans recipe is very simple. We’ll walk through how to roast green beans together step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video

To being, preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit – I find this is the perfect temperature to get wonderfully crispy green beans without drying them out.

Then wash and trim the ends off of the green beans. Make sure they are dry before proceeding with the recipe.

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Next, toss the green beans with olive oil and stir until evenly coated.

Then, add the sea salt, black pepper, paprika and minced garlic and stir until evenly distributed.

* If using frozen green beans: Begin by spreading the frozen green beans in a single layer on a baking sheet and putting them in the preheated oven for about 1-2 minutes to thaw. Once they are warm then toss with olive oil and proceed with the recipe.

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Spread the green beans on a large baking sheet in an even layer and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

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Serve

Once the green beans are slightly charred and bright green, remove them from the oven and serve immediately. I suggest serving them with our favorite main dishes:

  • Roasted green beans are a great side dish for Thanksgiving, serve them alongside the best roast turkey!
  • We enjoy them with this meatloaf.
  • Serve them with these baked chicken breasts, homemade chicken nuggets or this hummus baked chicken.
  • They perfectly compliment this balsamic slow cooker pot roast.
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Store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I don’t recommend freezing baked green beans.

Reheat in the oven or in the microwave.

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Roasted Green Beans Recipe FAQs

How do you make crispy green beans?

This roasted green beans recipe results in perfectly crispy green beans that are still moist!

How do you wash fresh green beans?

Trim the ends and place the green beans in a colander. Rinse with warm water, tossing to ensure they are all rinsed. Then let dry in the colander or on a large tea towel.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes, you can double, triple etc. this recipe with great results. Just be sure to use a large roasting or two pans so the green beans are spread in an even layer and do not overlap.

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Oven Roasted Green Beans Recipe

Laura

Learn how to make the most delicious oven roasted green beans with only 6 ingredients in 20 minutes. Baked green beans are an easy & healthy vegetable side dish perfect for the holidays or a weeknight meal.

5 from 13 votes

Course Side Dish, vegetables

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 85

Prep Time10 minutes minutes

Cook Time20 minutes minutes

Total Time30 minutes minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  • Toss green beans with olive oil and stir until evenly coated.*

  • Add sea salt, black pepper, paprika and minced garlic and stir until evenly distributed.

  • Spread the green beans on a large baking sheet in an even layer and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

  • Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

* If using frozen green beans: Begin by spreading the frozen green beans in a single layer on a baking sheet and putting them in the preheated oven for about 1-2 minutes to thaw. Once they are warm then toss with olive oil and proceed with the recipe.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Green beans. You can use fresh or frozen beans. I give instructions on how to use frozen beans in the post and recipe card. I’ve done this often with great results.
  • Olive oil. Any neutral oil works well, I suggest avocado oil or canola oil as substitutions for olive oil.
  • Smoked paprika. I love the smoky flavor of smoked paprika, but you can use regular paprika if desired.
  • Minced garlic. you can substitute ½ tsp garlic powder for the minced garlic. You can also use jarred or freshly chopped garlic depending on your preference.

Store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I don’t recommend freezing baked green beans. Reheat in the oven or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 814IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Did you enjoy this recipe? Have a question? Leave a comment below!

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Oven Roasted Green Beans Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why are my roasted green beans tough? ›

If your green beans are tough after roasting it most likely means one of two things. Either the green beans you used were a bit too mature and tough (this method is best with slender green beans, especially haricots verts, or French green beans) or you didn't cook them long enough.

What can I add to green beans for flavor? ›

I added some sliced onion sautéed along with the green beans, added some garlic paste from the tube (Gourmet Garden®), some freshly-ground black pepper, and a healthy sprinkle of lemon pepper. Wow, so simple and yet soooo delicious.

Why are my green beans not crispy? ›

Once you've prepared the green beans, the cooking process is similar to boiling a pot of pasta, with a total time of just 10 minutes. Like noodles, green beans that have been boiled for too long will go limp and mushy. A cook time of 5–7 minutes yields perfectly crisp-tender green beans—al dente, if you will.

How do you tenderize tough green beans? ›

Fill a medium saucepan two-thirds full with water, add a tablespoon of kosher salt and bring to a boil over high heat. When the water reaches a rolling boil, add the green beans and stir gently until the water returns to a boil. Cook until just tender but not mushy, about 4 to 4 ½ minutes.

How do you keep green beans from being rubbery? ›

To prevent them from becoming rubbery, cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or wrap it with microwave-safe plastic wrap. Cook on high for about 5-6 minutes, checking for doneness after 4 minutes to avoid overcooking.

How to jazz up green beans? ›

Then, I toss the blanched beans with olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, and salt to pep up their flavor. Serve them just like that, or dress them up more with toasted almonds or pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, or fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or thyme.

How can I enhance my green bean flavor? ›

If you're looking for a simple mixture that will pair well with a variety of meals, a combination of onion salt, garlic salt, garlic powder, and black pepper works well. You can add dry spices, such as the ones in this mixture, to the skillet at the same time as the green beans.

What is the best tasting green bean? ›

Maxibel ~ If you only get one bush bean variety, make it Maxibel. This is a full-size (7-inch pods) French filet bean that has straight, dark green pods. A very gourmet-type bean, Maxibel has a flavor that can't be beat.

How to make Paula Deen green beans? ›

Add green beans to pan and sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add boiling water to pan and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes, just until beans are tender. Add vinegar, butter and salt and pepper and stir.

Why add baking soda to water when cooking green beans? ›

Your Beans Will Cook Faster

Well, creating an alkaline (or basic) environment by adding a small amount (about 1 teaspoon per cup of dry beans) of baking soda to your soaking/cooking water can actually help your beans cook faster.

Why do French cut green beans taste better? ›

The main different is the texture. Because French cut green beans are sliced so thinly they cook up silky and tender. The slicing also turns the veggie from a tube to a strip, which helps the beans absorb the flavors they're cooked with (more on that below).

How to make your beans tastier? ›

Switch up your bean cooking liquid

Water is perfectly good for cooking beans, but if you want extra flavor, why not add another liquid? You can cook beans in any kind of stock, for example, or any kind of combination of stock and water that you want. You can also add some wine or beer for more flavor.

How do you keep green beans crisp? ›

While the beans are cooking, fill a large bowl with cold water and ice. As soon as the beans are done cooking, transfer them immediately to the ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve their bright green color. Leave the beans in the bowl of ice water for a few minutes before removing them with tongs.

Why are my fresh green beans tough after cooking? ›

On a cooking note, regarding tough green beans, you may be undercooking them.

Why are my beans still hard after cooking? ›

Similarly to hard water, acidic ingredients can keep your beans from softening. If you add acidic ingredients before the beans finish cooking, they will remain hard and tough.

Why are my baked beans tough? ›

Dried beans typically have a moisture content of around 16%. However, as they age, moisture evaporates, giving pectin time to age and harden the skin. These beans can often take much longer to soften while soaking and cooking, up to twice the time!

Why do my green beans taste rubbery? ›

Undercooked green beans are rubbery; overcooked are mushy. If you are boiling beans, simply begin tasting them after a few minutes. At first you will have a hard time biting through them. As the texture softens, the green beans are closer to being perfectly cooked.

Does cooking beans longer make them softer? ›

Add 1 to 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil and up to 1 tablespoon of salt to 1 pound of beans. Seal pressure cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. Adjust cooking times as needed depending on the variety. Cooking longer will result in softer beans.

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