Green beans have always been a favorite side dish of mine. Fresh green beans were abundant in our garden and my mom was always dreaming up creative ways to use them. I love the roasting method because they almost remind me of French fries, except they are low-carb and good for you! Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor! They’re a perfect side veggie for any meal. I love serving these beans alongside these Easy Crockpot Pork Chops, this tender Oven Roast Beef, or our Country Fried Chicken with Country Gravy.
How to Season Roasted Green Beans
Roasted green beans come to life with just a drizzle of olive oil, some garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper but if you want to jazz them up a bit, you can try one of these variations:
Parmesan green beans – Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the green beans in the last 5 minutes of roasting and return to the oven until done. Extra crispy green beans – after tossing the beans in olive oil, add a cup of panko breadcrumbs and toss again until the beans are coated in crispy crumbs. Bacon green beans – Add some cooked bacon when tossing the green beans. You can skip the olive oil if your bacon still has some of the grease on it from cooking. Garlic lemon green beans – After cooking, toss with 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to give the roasted green beans some added lemon zest. Green beans with slivered almonds – Need even MORE crunch? Try adding some almonds or pine nuts. They will get nice and toasty in the oven. Fresh herbs – Roasted green beans taste delicious with fresh basil, parsley, or any other fresh herbs you have on hand. Veggies – Try roasting the green beans along with carrots, potatoes, brussels sprouts, and cherry tomatoes in the same pan for a hearty side. Top with feta cheese after roasting. YUM!
Tips to Make Green Beans Crispy
Storing Leftover Roasted Green Beans
You can re-heat green beans that have been refrigerated or frozen by allowing them to thaw and then sautéing them in a skillet until cooked through. You can also reheat them in the oven at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Avoid using a microwave to heat them though, as they won’t be as crisp. Store in an airtight container for a week.
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If you like these roasted green beans, we know you will love these other tasty vegetable side dishes too!
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