Oven Roasted Green Beans
This oven roasted green beans recipe shows you a better way to cook green beans, topped with crunchy, buttery breadcrumbs for added texture. This is an easy side dish that lets the oven do the work.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
For the Green Beans
- 12 ounces green beans, preferably haricots verts, cleaned and trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 turns fresh black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges
For the Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, such as panko
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot (about 1/4 whole)
- 1 generous pinch kosher salt
- zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
For the Green Beans
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet or a wide casserole pan.
- Toss the fresh green beans with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until fork tender. Remove the green beans from the oven, and sprinkle with the juice of one lemon wedge.PRO TIP: The green beans should not be crowded. Make sure that the baking sheet is wide enough for them to roast in a single layer. If the beans are too crowded, they will steam.
For the Breadcrumbs and to Finish
- While the green beans are roasting, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and breadcrumbs and stir to coat with butter. Toast, stirring frequently, until medium-brown. Remove from heat.
- Place the green beans on a serving platter. Top generously with the breadcrumbs and lemon zest. Garnish with the rest of the lemon wedges. Serve warm.
Notes
These roasted green beans are best served fresh from the oven for the best texture and flavor. If stored in the fridge in an airtight container, the green beans will keep for up to two days. They'll still taste great, but will not be as crisp (especially the breadcrumbs).
What to serve these green beans with: Roasted green beans go very well with roasted chicken or turkey, and also make a great side for Italian dishes like chicken parmesan.
Alternatives to breadcrumbs: If you do not want to top the green beans with breadcrumbs, you could serve them plain right out of the oven, or toss with alternative add-ins like crisp, homemade bacon bits; grated parmesan cheese; toasted, slivered almonds; pine nuts; minced parsley; or a drizzle of olive oil.
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is provided for courtesy purposes only, and is an estimate not verified by medical or nutrition experts. Read the full nutrition disclaimer.
