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Crispy Roasted Green Beans are a quick, easy, endlessly versatile side dish made on a single pan, perfect for any occasion.

A baking sheet with quick roasted green beans with Parmesan

These beans are pick-off-the-sheet-pan good.

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With crispy, caramelized exteriors, roasted green beans are a trifecta of flavor, color, and texture. Warning: they might not make it to your plate because they are impossible to resist!

Whether you pick them up with your fingers and dip them as a snack, serve them as an easy weeknight side, or give them a place at the Thanksgiving table alongside your Best Mashed Potatoes, roasted green beans are always a big win.

Simply trim, toss on a pan and bake with your favorite seasonings. Roasting takes this humble vegetable to all new levels of yum and ease!

5 Star Review

“Love these roasted green beans! Flavored perfectly. Good as candy!”

— Danielle —

My Tips for Perfect Roasted Green Beans

  • Use Kitchen Scissors. You can use a knife and cutting board, or for even faster trimming, use a pair of scissors. Cut off the stem end; the tail end can stay attached if you’d like to save time.
  • Pat the Green Beans Dry. Wet green beans = soggy green beans. Transfer them from a colander to a clean kitchen towel and pat them dry before seasoning.
  • Don’t Crowd the Pan. Air needs room to circulate or the green beans will steam instead of roast.
A white platter of the BEST roasted green beans and almonds

Roasted Green Beans

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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 servings
My roasted green bean recipe is a reader favorite! Make it with just oil, salt and pepper or switch it up with one of my seasoning ideas.

Ingredients
  


Instructions
 

  • Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the green beans in the center of a large, rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with salt, and pepper and toss to coat evenly. Spread the green beans into a single layer. It's OK if the sides touch, but make sure none of them are stacked on top of each other (if they do not all fit in a single layer, divide them between two baking sheets and bake on the upper- and lower-third over racks). I find if I put my mind to it, I can get 1 pound on an 11×17-inch baker's half sheet.
  • Roast the green beans for 15 without disturbing them, then likely shake the pan to turn them a little bit and expose the browning undersides. Return to the oven and continue roasting for 5 to 7 minutes more, until they are crisp-tender when pierced with a fork and have dark spots.
  • If using almonds, while the green beans roast, toast them in a small, dry saucepan over low heat, stirring often, until they are lightly golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Once they are toasted to your liking, immediately remove to a plate or bowl to stop their cooking.
  • Sprinkle the Parmesan and toasted almonds over the green beans. Enjoy immediately, with additional salt and pepper to taste.

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Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate green beans in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. 
  • TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F or in the microwave. 
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1(of 4) with almonds and ParmesanCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 2mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 804IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg

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Seasonings and Toppings

Some items you’ll add before baking and others you’ll use as garnish. Basically, if it could burn in the oven or cooking will dull its flavor, you want to add it post-roasting.

  • Add Nuts. Roasted green beans with almonds are our favorite, but you can add toasted pine nuts, walnuts, or even pecans to your roasted green beans.
  • Make Them Garlicky. If you’re a fan of Roasted Garlic, this is for you! Add 3 cloves chopped garlic to the pan with the green beans.
  • Perk Them Up Lemon. Roast with garlic (or season with garlic powder). Then toss with lemon juice and lemon zest after roasting.
  • Add Bacon. Top with crumbled Air Fryer Bacon or Baked Bacon.
  • Parmesan. Because a finishing shower of freshly grated Parmesan cheese is never wrong!

What to Serve with Roasted Green Beans

These beans are all-caps VERSATILE and you can really serve them with just about anything. Here’s some inspiration.

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Erin Clarke

Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at wellplated.com and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME!

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  1. I made these for Thanksgiving and Christmas. There were no leftovers to be had! Very easy to make and my family loved the recipe.5 stars

  2. Delicious! Served these alongside with your General Tso’s chicken recipe, white rice and pan roasted broccoli. Simple and tasty, these green beans went well with our dinner. We will definitely make these again. Thank you!5 stars

  3. I don’t really like green beans, but had a ton of them from our weekly veggie box.. This recipe is AMAZING! Wish I had more green beans to roast! Tossed them with some steak seasoning, they were wonderful!5 stars

  4. Who knew you could make a healthier alternative to french fries out of green beans???? My kids love these and they are so easy to make.5 stars

  5. Our family loves steamed green beans and lots of different roasted veggies. I never thought to roast green beans! They turned out super delicious and I tried the idea of serving them with a squeeze of lemon juice. What a yum! Will definitely be making these again!5 stars

  6. These green beans were awesome! I set my timer for 15 min and they came out bright green with a little char. They looked so great paired with my pork chops and mashed potatoes. Also added some garlic powder. So yummy!5 stars

  7. Just made these last night – they are DELISH! For the toppings I used red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan and a bit of chopped garlic. I’ve never had success with roasted green beans. They’re usually mushy or turn into charred strips. I’m glad to see your recipe and give it a try.5 stars

  8. I have been making your recipes for years and have both of your books. I enjoy your recipes very much, this one is a favorite! Flavorful and easy. Made it as a side for Thanksgiving! Thank you, Erin!5 stars

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