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 recipe is made with green beans, butter, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper and parsley.
How Do You Make Roasted Green Beans?
To make roasted green beans, 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. 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 Dish
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
I used canned green Beas, just omitted the salt. 12 minutes in 400 oven. Worked well, loved them! I use a lot of your recipes , sometimes adjust with what I have on hand! They are always good!
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Simple and easy to follow! I tried this over the weekend. I’m going to give it a go for our Easter dinner next weekend. Thank you!
This was so easy to make and delicious! Everyone loved it!
Beautifully presented, you really cannot go wrong with roasted green beans.
These are utterly divine. Such a great side for so many meals but I usually end up snacking on half the tray before I’ve even served them. So good!
These roasted green beans were perfect for dinner tonight. The Italian dressing and garlic added just the right amount of flavor. I plan to make this recipe throughout the summer with my fresh beans.
I love these green beans. They’re just the perfect side dish to pair with my baked chicken. It’s super easy to make and I love it with the fresh parsley!
Would this recipe work with the thin, French green beans I get at Trader Joe’s? I happen to have 2 packages and would like to use them before purchasing more green beans! Thanks.
I added about 2 tsp of lemon zest at end and it was delicious.
Green beans always go down well in our house and they sound amazing roasted. I can’t wait to try.
This is definitely the best way of cooking beans and the herbs add a hit of flavour too.
This is one of my favourite recipes for green beans. So so good with lots of butter, garlic and fresh parsley! And the beauty is, I am yet to find a meal that these beans don’t go well with – so versatile!
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These green beans turned out slightly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside! They were so delicious!
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These beans were delicious and super easy to make. I made them according to directions, but I doubled the recipe. I will definitely make them again, but I think I will reduce the quantity of butter and oil just a bit. The beans had fantastic flavor! Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
These were an absolute hit with my 11 who “hates” green beans. She loved these and so did the rest of my family. Thanks for the consistently yummy and easy to follow recipes!
I brought this to a party last weekend and it was served cold. Everyone really enjoyed it!
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These are quickly becoming a family favorite. Everyone loves them!! Such an easy but flavorful way to serve green beans! Thank you:)
Yummy recipe and I use foil on the pan for easy clean up!