Name: Roasted Green Beans
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings (2 cups total)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans ends trimmed; 3 Tablespoons olive oil; 4 Tablespoons soy sauce; 1 Tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Roasted Green Beans

These roasted green beans are tender and light, brimming with their natural sweetness after being roasted in the oven, and best of all, they’re ready to eat after 15 minutes of baking.

Total 25 minutes

Serves 4 servings (2 cups total)

Side Dish

American

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These roasted green beans are tender and light, brimming with their natural sweetness after being roasted in the oven, and best of all, they’re ready to eat after 15 minutes of baking.

Serving fork full of Roasted Green Beans held above a platter of Roasted Green Beans

Why this recipe works

Roasted green beans are one of our favorite effortless side dishes that pair with a huge variety of main courses. Everything from roasted salmon to blackened chicken and beef tenderloin can benefit from a side of vibrant green beans.

We’ve added some soy sauce and minced garlic for further flavor, but green beans serve as a truly versatile dish you can mix and match ingredients with. Use this recipe as a base if desired and feel free to customize the spices and seasonings to match the flavors of your main course.

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

GREEN BEANS – Choose plump fresh green beans that are free of blemishes for this recipe.

SOY SAUCE – The soy sauce elevates the flavors in the dish, adding a nice touch of salty umami flair. Feel free to use low-sodium soy sauce.

How to Make Roasted Green Beans

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Preheat oven to 425 F.
Place green beans in a large bowl. Add olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, pepper, and garlic salt.
Using gloved hands, toss to combine well.
Place green beans on a large baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

How do you store leftover roasted green beans?

Store leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer using the reheat function.

Roasted Green Beans on a serving platter

Serving Suggestions

Optionally garnish the roasted green beans with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lemon juice. There are so many different variations you can create using this recipe as a base. If you want to keep it simple, toss with only salt and pepper, or feel free to add a dash of red pepper flakes or your favorite spices and seasonings.

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