Roasted Green Beans
If you’re looking for an easy side dish that goes with anything, it’s hard to beat Roasted Green Beans! They’re just a little bit crispy, plenty garlicky, and full of savory flavor.
I don’t know about you, but I have a short list of go-to side dishes that I make again and again, and roasted green beans are one of them. Whenever I’m planning our meals for the week and I need a veggie to round things out, odds are that green beans will end up on the menu.
First of all, they’re EASY. Toss them in oil and seasonings, then pop them in the oven. This is the kind of side dish perfect for days when you’re making a more labor-intensive main dish like Oven Roast Chicken—or when you just want everything to be easy. (We all have those days, right?!)
But even more importantly, roasted green beans are delicious. When roasted, they get caramelized and crispy on the ends, and their natural flavor mellows and almost becomes a bit sweet. This sweetness is the perfect foil for savory seasonings like soy sauce and Parmesan cheese.
This is also one of those recipes that’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner, but serve it on a platter with some fresh garnishes and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing side for a holiday or dinner party. Change up the seasonings and you can make roasted green beans to pair with just about any meal!
Ingredients for Roasted Green Beans
Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need for this recipe. For the full measurements, scroll down to the recipe card.
- Green Beans – Yellow beans also work for this recipe, as do funky heirloom varieties. Go wild!
- Olive Oil – A cooking olive oil (as opposed to extra-virgin olive oil) is fine here.
- Soy Sauce – For some depth and savory flavor. You can use tamari for a gluten-free version or lite soy sauce if you prefer.
- Garlic Cloves – The garlic also caramelizes on the roasted green beans, giving you nice flavor without the punch of fresh.
- Pepper – Freshly ground black pepper adds a pop of flavor.
- Grated Parmesan – I like to use freshly grated Parmesan because it melts nicely into the oven-roasted green beans.
- Parsley – For a bright finishing touch.
How to Make Roasted Green Beans
Here’s how simple it is to make roasted green beans in the oven. (Spoiler alert: SO simple.)
- Prepare. Preheat your oven to 400˚F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the seasonings. Whisk together the oil, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper.
- Season the beans. Add the beans to the sheet pan, then pour the seasoning mixture on top. Toss to coat and arrange in a single layer.
- Roast. Bake the green beans for about 20 minutes, or until they’re just starting to blister.
- Finish. Add the cheese and parsley, then season to taste.
Sometimes I like to drizzle with a little brown butter for a bit of nutty richness.
Tips for Roasting Green Beans
These little tips will help make sure your roasted green beans turn out perfect every time.
- Make sure the green beans are dry. If there’s still moisture clinging to them from washing, it will cause the beans to steam instead of roast. If I’m home, I’ll usually wash them an hour or two before cooking and let them sit in a colander to air dry completely. Otherwise, I just transfer them to a kitchen towel and pat them dry.
- Trim a bunch at once. I stack a bunch of beans so the ends are even, then lop off the stems. You don’t have to cut off the other end, but you can if you’d like. (If you’re feeding young kids, you can also cut the green beans in half so you don’t have to cut them on their plates.)
- Give the green beans space on the baking sheet. Overcrowding can lead to uneven roasting and steaming instead of browning. Steamed green beans are good, but roasted green beans are better!
More Seasoning Ideas
If you’re looking to jazz up your roasted green beans beyond the classic garlic and Parmesan combination, here are some more seasoning ideas to try:
- Lemon. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the green beans after they’re done roasting. Or, try adding lemon zest, which adds a citrus note without the liquid.
- Asian-inspired. Leave out the Parmesan and finish the green beans with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds.
- Nutty. Toss the finished roasted green beans with toasted slivered or sliced almonds, walnuts, or pine nuts.
- Spicy. Add some of your favorite hot sauce, cayenne, or red pepper flakes to the seasoning mixture, or serve the roasted green beans with chili crisp on top.
What to Serve With Roasted Green Beans
- Grilled Lemon Chicken
- Slow Cooker Pork Chops
- Italian Meatloaf
- Honey Glazed Salmon
- Bruschetta Chicken
- Braised Beef Brisket
- Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
- Lemon Artichoke Pasta
More Green Bean Recipes
- Air Fryer Crispy Green Beans
- Best Green Bean Casserole
- Lemon Parmesan Sauteed Green Beans
- Green Beans Almondine
- Szechuan Green Beans
- Sautéed Green Beans with Everything Spice and Brown Butter
- Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Shallots and Walnuts
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Get the Recipe: Roasted Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- Fresh chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment and arrange the green beans on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Pour the mixture over the green beans and toss to coat. Arrange the beans in an even layer on the baking sheet.
- Transfer the green beans to the oven and roast for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and beginning to blister.
- Remove the beans from the oven and sprinkle with cheese. Allow to rest for 2 minutes so the cheese melts.
- Serve immediately seasoned with salt and pepper, to taste.
One Comment on “Roasted Green Beans”
This recipe intrigued me I must say. Never hard of roasting green beans but am going
to have to try this. Looks to be pretty simple as well!