Roasted Garlic Green Beans (Printer-Friendly)

Green beans roasted with garlic and lemon zest—delicious, bright, and perfect for spring gatherings.

# What You 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

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat 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 freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the green beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until beans are tender and slightly blistered and garlic is golden.
05 - Transfer roasted green beans to a serving platter. Sprinkle with lemon zest and garnish with sliced almonds and Parmesan cheese if using. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The caramelized garlic makes your kitchen smell irresistible and feels like a chef's touch.
  • This side fits with almost any main, and the almond crunch keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
02 -
  • If you crowd the beans, they'll steam instead of crisp, robbing them of those delicious golden spots.
  • Adding lemon juice right at the end gives a zing, but lemon zest before roasting transforms the aroma completely.
03 -
  • Don't skip stirring halfway—this ensures all beans caramelize evenly.
  • Swap sliced almonds for sunflower seeds if needed; they roast up just as crunchy.
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