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Roasted Green Beans

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

Cooking for a Crowd

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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! 

 

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