This Garlic Roasted Green Beans recipe is an easy and healthy side dish! It's vegan, gluten free, and topped with toasted almonds.
These Garlic Green Beans get caramelized and even a little crunchy with almonds on top. I find them pretty addicting and I think you will, too!
I don't know about you but I often struggle to come with side dishes. It can be easy to revert to the same ones over and over and let's face it - That gets boring. When it comes to vegetables I think roasting is the way to go.
Roasting is so easy and is the best way to unlock their natural sweetness. This can help balance the bitter overly-vegetal quality that comes along with some vegetables. I would encourage anyone who isn't crazy about vegetables to try roasting them.
I've roasted everything from Brussels sprouts to peppers to cauliflower but up until recently had never thought to try it with green beans. I've got to say - roasting is the way to go.
There's no wrong way to eat green beans and this is just one of the many ways to enjoy them!
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Prepare The Fresh Green Beans
As far as side dishes go, it really doesn't get any easier than this. It's definitely a recipe you'll want in your weeknight dinner arsenal.
- To start, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- This recipe calls for 4-5 cups of chopped fresh green beans (about 1 ½-2 lbs.). Feel free to use more or less depending on how many servings you'd like.
- Wash and trim the ends off the green beans and cut them in half.
This recipe is a great way to utilize those garden green beans but honestly it would work any time of the year (I'm thinking Thanksgiving side dish!).
How To Make Garlic Roasted Green Beans
Now it's time to throw those chopped fresh green beans onto a sheet pan.
- Drizzle 2 Tbsp. of olive oil on the green beans and toss to coat completely. The beans should be totally coated but not drenched in olive oil. Too much olive oil will make them soggy.
- Sprinkle 2 tsp. garlic powder (not garlic salt) and ¼ tsp. each of kosher salt and pepper over the beans. Toss again to evenly coat the beans in the spices.
How Long Does It Take To Roast Green Beans In The Oven?
- Pop the pan in the oven and roast for 20-22 minutes.
- Shake the pan to stir the beans around once or twice during the roasting process. This will ensure that they roast evenly on all sides. The beans will get nice and caramelized as they cook. And of course the garlic will make your house smell amazing.
- Feel free to check on the beans at the 20 minute mark and leave them in for a few more minutes if necessary. After 22 minutes you should be all set.
- Remove the pan from the oven and get ready to serve.
Love roasted vegetables? Check out these recipes!
- Maple Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Italian Roasted Potatoes
- Maple Sesame Brussels Sprouts
- Ranch Roasted Red Potatoes
- Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower
Can I Sub Another Nut For Almonds?
These roasted green beans are ready to serve as soon as you take them out of the oven.
Scoop them into a serving bowl and sprinkle with ¼ cup or so of sliced almonds.
The almonds add a nice crunchy element to the dish.
You can use any other nut you like as well or leave them out altogether if you're allergic (or if you're like my Stepdad and just don't like nuts).
Walnuts, hazelnuts, or pecans would work great. Feel free to use seeds such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds if you prefer.
What To Serve With Roasted Green Beans
These roasted green beans work perfectly alongside meaty dinners like chicken, beef, or pork.
I love green beans served with this red wine pot roast, Instant Pot pot roast, and braised beef short ribs.
Chicken dishes like this Mediterranean chicken and potatoes, Instant Pot Mediterranean chicken, and sheet pan Greek chicken are great pairings.
These Garlic Roasted Green Beans are naturally vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
They're tasty for lunch paired with a sandwich like this curry chickpea salad, mustard egg salad, wild rice chicken salad, dill egg salad, lemon basil chicken salad, or tarragon chicken salad.
This is the perfect side dish to serve during holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter with classic sides like buttermilk mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, mashed kohlrabi, spinach fennel stuffing, and fennel wild rice stuffing.
How Long Do They Last In The Fridge?
If you have leftover green beans they should last 2-3 days stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
The beans may lose some of their crispiness when stored but the flavors are still great.
Love green beans? Check out these recipes!
- Balsamic Green Bean Salad
- Green Bean Casserole
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Green Beans
- One Pan Chicken Sausage and Green Beans
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Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds
Ingredients
- 4-5 cups fresh green beans 1 ½-2 lbs.
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt adjust to taste
- ¼ pinch pepper adjust to taste
- ¼ cup sliced almonds or nuts of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash and trim 1 ½-2 lbs. of fresh green beans. Chop the green beans in half.
- Place green beans on a sheet pan and drizzle with 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Toss to completely coat in olive oil.
- Sprinkle 2 tsp. garlic powder over the beans along with ¼ tsp. each of kosher salt and pepper (adjust salt and pepper to taste). Make sure beans are evenly coated in the spices.
- Make sure the beans are spread evenly over the pan and place the pan in the oven. Roast for 20-22 minutes. Shake the pan once or twice during the cooking process to make sure the beans roast evenly.
- After 22 minutes or so remove the pan from the oven.
- Place the green beans in a serving bowl and sprinkle with ¼ cup or so of sliced almonds or nuts of choice (optional).
geet
lovely! Christine has again shared a wonderful recipe which going to give us a delightful treat. great Christine i will surely try.
Christine
Awesome - I hope you enjoy!
Analida Braeger
I love simple side dishes for the holidays when you have lots of other things to prepare. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!
Christine
Sometimes simple is better (especially around the holidays)!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
I absolutely love garlicy roasted green beans! Your recipe is both simple and delicious! I can't wait to make this!!!
Christine
Roasting is such a great way to go when it comes to green beans. 🙂
dixya @food, pleasure, and health
love that extra crunch with almonds.
Christine
They really do add a little extra something!
Cheryl
I love recipes with simple ingredients. And there's no such thing as too much garlic for me!
Christine
Me neither. I say bring on the garlic!
Aditi Bahl
love the garnish and the crunch . Looks lovely. Apt for those busy evenings.
Christine
Totally perfect for busy nights!
Leslie
This is one of my all time favorite side dishes - so easy, but so pretty and simple!
Christine
Thanks, Leslie!
Veena Azmanov
Oh I too love baking my green beans too.! Love the addition of garlic. I love them especially when they get those caramelized brown bits
Christine
Those are the best!
Anne Murphy
Easy and delicious! I'm looking for more side vegetable recipes - I usually use vegetables in the main dish, but I need some more variety, and this sounnds just right.
Christine
Me, too. Sometimes I get stuck in a 'side dish rut'. It's good to shake things up once in a while!
Dominique | Perchance to Cook
I'm 100% adding this recipe to my to-do list. Love adding the garlic and almonds here. Perfect mixture of flavor and texture!
Christine
Thank you - I hope you enjoy!
Aish Das-Padihari
I also fry the green beans like this, but I add some spices to it than just garlic. I love your version though.
Christine
I'll have to try it with different spices some time. I love all kinds of spice!
Prasanna Hede
This is perfect recipe which got smile on my face! have been a HUGE fan of roasted beans.lovely recipe.
Christine
Thanks, Prasanna!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices
Always on the lookout for tasty side dishes, this one is perfect for the season (we've had a huge harvest of green beans) and they're quick and easy, yet pack so much flavor!
Christine
Green beans are the best. I love how they're great all year long!