Roasted Garlic Green Beans are an easy and delicious side dish that will go with pretty much anything. Just 5 ingredients (including seasoning) and ready in under 30 minutes - you will want to eat these straight off the pan.
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These crispy garlic French beans are the perfect side dish for all of your favourite meals. Bursting with garlic flavour, these roasted green beans are so simple to make and a delicious way to get some extra greens in your life.
You can even make them a little more indulgent with a sprinkle of Parmesan if you like. Everything is better with cheese, right?!
If you are looking for some other green bean recipes to try, then why not try our simple Green Bean Salad, speedy Air Fryer Green Beans or dump and leave Slow Cooker Green Beans?
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Why You Will Love Them
- An easy side dish - These garlic green beans are so easy to make and most of the cooking time is them being in the oven, so it is very hands off.
- Just 5 ingredients - Minimal ingredients are needed to cook green beans and get the maximum flavour.
- Can be made more indulgent with some Parmesan - Cheese makes everything better and that definitely applies to this green beans recipe.
Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Green beans - When it comes to buying green beans, pick only the ones that feel firm and crisp. Avoid green beans with bruises or discolouration, they should be green, as the name suggested. Good beans will snap easily and cleanly when fresh. Don't pick green beans with swollen or large pods.
- Oil - We used a really good quality olive oil.
- Garlic - Fresh is always best, but you could use ready chopped garlic in a jar to save you some time.
Variations
We love a recipe that you can adapt and make your own, and this one is just that! One of our favourite ways to adapt garlic and green beans when we want something a little more indulgent, is to mix some grated Parmesan into the bowl with all the other ingredients - it makes these beans lovely and crispy.
We let the garlic flavour shine through, but you can mix it up with some other flavours. Paprika and chilli work well if you want something smoky and spicy. You can also use your favourite spice blends like Mexican or Cajun.
Other ways to add extra flavour include a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving, or a sprinkling of crispy chopped bacon. We served ours with some flaked almonds for some crunch.
You could use this method to cook a mixture of green beans, asparagus and tenderstem broccoli.
How To Make Garlic Green Beans - Step By Step
- Step 1: Chop the ends off the green beans.
- Step 2: A mixing bowl with green beans, oil and crushed garlic.
- Step 3: Put them on a baking try and in the oven at 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 for 25 minutes (turning half way), until crispy.
What To Serve With Garlic Green Beans
This garlic green beans recipe pretty much go with anything, but our favourite dishes to serve it with are Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken, Roasted Harissa Chicken, Stuffed Chicken Breast and Lemon and Rosemary Salmon or some Fried Halloumi.
We are also big fans of this green beans recipe as a side for a roast dinner. Why not try our Slow Cooker Roast Beef or Honey Roast Duck.
Dannii's Top Tips
- You can make this easy side dish a little more indulgent by mixing some grated Parmesan into it before it goes in the oven.
- Add some extra flavour with paprika and chilli, or your favourite spice blend.
- A little squeeze of lemon juice before serving adds some freshness to the dish.
- For a different flavour, add a splash of soy sauce to the bowl before mixing.
- Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top of this green beans dish for some extra crunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any leftovers can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can reheat them in a frying pan in a little butter.
No, there is no need to boil them first, as they are roasted in the oven.
Yes, you can cook them on the hob instead if you prefer. You will need to par boil them for 2 minutes and then drain. You can then fry them in some butter and garlic.
Either they haven't been cooked for long enough, or they were past their prime. Try to use the freshest beans you can.
Yes, you can use frozen green beans. Thaw them and pat dry before following the recipe. They might be slightly softer than fresh beans but will still taste great.
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Recipe
Easy Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients
- 250 g (8.75 oz) Green beans
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 Garlic clove - crushed
- 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
- Flaked almonds - to serve; optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Trim the ends off of 250 g Green beans.
- Put them in a bowl with 2 tablespoon Olive oil, 4 Garlic clove and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper and mix well.
- Put them on a baking try and in the oven for 25 minutes (turning half way), until crispy.
- Serve topped with Flaked almonds (optional).
Recipe Tips
- You can make this easy side dish a little more indulgent by mixing some grated Parmesan in to it before it goes in the oven.
- Add some extra flavour with paprika and chilli, or your favourite spice blend.
- A little squeeze of lemon juice before serving adds some freshness to the dish.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Amanda says
Such an easy healthy side featuring two of my favorites: green beans and garlic!
Ieva says
I don't know why I never cooked green beans in the oven before! They are delicious cooked this way. Loved the texture and the crunchy almonds on top! A perfect side dish to our baked chicken :)
Claudia Lamascolo says
These green beans are delicious I love the addition of garlic
Kate says
I'm never just boiling my beans again! These are so easy to make and absolutely delicious. Next level side dish.... yum!
Natalie says
Great side dish! I added some parmesan to your garlic green beans recipe, and it was just perfect, thanks!