These roasted green beans are fresh green beans coated in butter, garlic, olive oil and herbs, then cooked at high heat until tender and browned. A super easy side dish recipe, it’s the absolute best way to enjoy green beans!
There are so many ways to eat green beans, and while I love green bean bundles and bacon ranch green beans, the simplicity and fresh flavors of these roasted green beans just can’t be beat.
I am a huge fan of roasted vegetables. There’s nothing easier than throwing some fresh veggies on a sheet pan with some olive oil and seasonings, then letting the oven do the rest of the work. These roasted green beans are full of flavor, and take just minutes to prepare. They are an amazing side dish recipe.
These beans are perfect with hearty main courses like Cajun turkey, baked chicken wings and BBQ pork chops.
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Roasted Green Beans Ingredients
This roasted green beans recipe is made with green beans, butter, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper and parsley. See the recipe card below for amounts and details.
- Green Beans: Look for fresh green beans that have a bright green color, are firm and are not slimy or dried out.
- Butter: The butter in this recipe gives the beans a lot of flavor.
- Garlic: You can use packaged minced garlic or mince your own garlic with a sharp knife or a garlic press.
- Italian Seasoning: This recipe calls for dried Italian seasoning which is available in most grocery stores and is a combination of garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, and parsley. You can also make your own Italian seasoning.
How Do You Make Roasted Green Beans?
To make this roasted green beans recipe, first trim the ends off of the washed green beans. Arrange them on a sheet pan or baking sheet. Whisk together a mixture of garlic, olive oil, dried herbs, melted butter, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle the mixture over the beans. Next, put the beans in the oven to roast to perfection. After they come out of the oven, finish the dish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, then serve and enjoy.
Tips for the Perfect Green Beans
- I use chopped fresh parsley to finish off roasted green beans because I always have it on hand, but other herbs will work such as dill, green onions or basil.
- I try to buy green beans that are the same size and shape so that they’ll roast evenly.
- I like to garnish my roasted green beans with lemon wedges so that people can squeeze a little lemon juice over their green beans for added flavor.
- Leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Sometimes I make a double batch, and chop up half of the leftover beans to make green bean salad.
- I recommend serving your green beans alongside cornflake chicken and roasted sweet potatoes for a complete meal.
Quick Tip
I use a combination of butter and olive oil because I like the flavor of the butter, but olive oil stands up to high roasting temperatures better. If you prefer, you can also just use olive oil.
Recipe FAQs
To get your green beans ready for the oven, all you need to do is give them a good wash, then trim off the stem end. The fastest way to trim off the stem end is to line up a handful of green beans, then cut the stems off all at once. It makes prep time go much faster. Sometimes you can even buy bags of pre-trimmed green beans to save even more time.
I roast my green beans at 425 degrees F. This creates a nice browned exterior and the green beans cook quickly at this temperature which is always a bonus.
Roasted green beans are fantastic! Roasting them in oil and herbs enhances their natural flavor to make a perfect side dish.
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Flavor Variations
This is a basic recipe for roasted green beans, but you can add so many different ingredients to customize your green beans to your tastes.
- Cheese: Add 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- Olives: Add 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives before serving.
- Tomatoes: Add 1 cup of whole or halved cherry tomatoes to the baking sheet to cook along with the raw green beans.
- Mushrooms: Add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms to the baking pan along with the raw green beans.
- Onions: Add 1/2 of a red onion, thinly sliced, to the sheet pan along with the raw green beans.
- Nuts: You could top these beans with toasted almond slices or try my green bean almondine.
- Lemon: Instead of garnishing these green beans with lemon wedges, you could grate a little lemon zest over the beans.
- Veggies: You could roast these green beans with other veggies like cauliflower florets or brussels sprouts.
- Vegan: Omit the butter from the recipe and add a little extra virgin olive oil.
No matter how you decide to serve roasted green beans, they’re sure to be a huge hit! My kids happily eat green beans this way, which is a huge bonus in my book.
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Roasted Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- cooking spray
- lemon wedges for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Arrange the green beans in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the green beans and toss to coat evenly.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until green beans are tender and lightly browned.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Choose the freshest green beans you can find for maximum flavor. You want firm green beans that are not slimy.
- I try to buy green beans that are the same size and shape so that they’ll roast evenly.
- I like to garnish my roasted green beans with lemon wedges so that people can squeeze a little lemon juice over their green beans for added flavor.
- I use a combination of butter and olive oil because I like the flavor of the butter, but olive oil stands up to high roasting temperatures better. If you prefer, you can also just use olive oil.
Simple and delicious. My idea of the perfect side dish!
These sound delicious right about now!
Roasted veggies are the BEST veggies!
We made these last night with grilled salmon and it was perfection!
This would be a super elegant side dish for the holidays. Or weeknights! đŸ™‚
The perfect side dish!! I LOVE green beans!!
Green beans are my favorite and roasting them just makes them perfect for me. I also like using butter and olive oil together. This may go on my Easter table.
I too, love sheet pan veggies! Fast, flavorful and oh so easy! I could eat these as a snack, they look amazing!
Honestly I have never roasted string beans even though I’ve done this with plenty of other veggies. Will have to give it a try!
I love roasted green beans! Such a simple and tasty side dish. Thanks for the variation ideas, I’ve never thought to add olives. Yum!
there is nothing quite like a simple roasted vegetables. let the true flavor shine, right? These green beans look delicious!
The perfect side! In fact, I could make a little meal out of this lovely dish! Yum!
Thank you for this recipe! It was delicious. And Thank you for not suggesting cilantro as a topping! Parsley, basil or mint is a perfect choice. I have a severe allergy to coriander/ cilantro it seems to be in everything these days. But many don’t care for the taste. Even found it in coleslaw at a local restaurant. Sadly:(
Love your recipes keep them coming!!!
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, thank you for reporting back!
One of my favorite sides! Easy, healthy and delicious!
Oh my goodness! What an easy and delicious side dish! So perfect for my dinner tonight!
Simply delicious side dish that goes great with anything it’s paired with! Even my picky eaters loved it!
This was a great vegetable side dish to add to our dinner last night! Quick and easy, and tasted delicious! I highly recommend!
I love green beans, but haven’t had them in ages. Thanks for the tips, will have to try this recipe đŸ™‚
This is such a great side dish! Always enjoy making it!
What a delicious side dish!