Roasted Garlic Green Beans (Print out)

Roasted green beans with garlic, finished with lemon zest and optional almonds for vibrant flavor.

# What You'll 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 (optional)

07 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
08 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

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 black pepper until well coated.
03 - Spread seasoned 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 with slight blistering and garlic is golden.
05 - Transfer roasted green beans to a serving platter. Garnish with lemon zest, toasted sliced almonds, or Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted garlic adds such depth that people honestly think you did something fancy.
  • Lemon zest wakes everything up, making it the side everyone reaches for twice.
02 -
  • One time I let the garlic slices sit atop the beans and they burned to bitter crisps—always tuck them underneath or alongside to avoid this.
  • I used to skip the lemon zest, but after trying it once, I never serve the beans without it.
03 -
  • Let the green beans dry thoroughly after washing; wet beans steam, dry beans blister and caramelize.
  • Slice the garlic paper-thin for even browning without burning—rushing this step changes everything.
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