Skip to main content

Roasted Green Beans

A simple and easy recipe for making summer fresh green beans. The perfect side for any meal.
Video

Cooking for a Crowd

Cooking for a Crowd

Use these recipe sheets to prepare for larger groups:

Kid friendly
Plater of tender green beans.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes: 3 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  3. Snap or cut ends off the green beans, if desired, and rinse the beans under running water.
  4. Lay beans on a metal baking sheet.
  5. Drizzle oil, salt and pepper over the beans. Toss to coat.
  6. Roast in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes. Stir the beans a couple times while roasting.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

 

Recipe adapted from Nutrition Matters.

Notes

  • Try adding other seasonings such as garlic powder, lemon zest or parmesan cheese.

Comments

This recipe was good as a side dish.  The fresher the beans the better! 

 

You might also like...

Recipes A to Z (without photos)

Ginger Almond Asparagus
Sauteed asparagus slices with slivered almonds in a small bowl.

Ginger Almond Asparagus

A healthy vegetable side dish that combines sauteed asparagus with crunchy almonds.
Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
10 minutes
Makes:
2 Cups
Tasty Hamburger Skillet
Large bowl of Hamburger Skillet with a melty cheese topping.

Tasty Hamburger Skillet

Kid-approved, hearty recipe with beans, rice and topped with cheese.
Prepare:
10 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Makes:
9 cups
Blueberry Crisp
A dish of baked blueberries with a golden oat topping.

Blueberry Crisp

Blueberries are the star in this low-sugar dessert made with whole-grain oats and warm cinnamon spice.
Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Makes:
2 cups
Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
Platter of oat and peanut butter squares with raisins.

Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Whole grain oats, peanut butter and dried fruit make a crispy, chewy treat that is great for when you are on-the-go.
Prepare:
15 minutes
Cook:
5 minutes
Makes:
16 bars (2x2-inch)
Pineapple Carrot Protein Smoothie
Glass filled with a thick orange smoothie.

Pineapple Carrot Protein Smoothie

Enjoy this high-protein smoothie for a quick meal or to re-fuel after exercise. Make it your own with different fruits and vegetables.
Prepare:
10 minutes
Makes:
1 ½ cups
Peach and Carrot Smoothie
Glasses of a smooth, orange smoothie with straws.

Peach and Carrot Smoothie

A sweet and refreshing smoothie that's perfect for adding more veggies to your day.
Prepare:
5 minutes
Makes:
3 cups