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Roasted Green Beans

Roasted Green Beans are tender crisp and make a great vegetable side dish. These flavorful beans tossed with oil and rosemary are easy too!

Green beans are one our favorites around here. We eat them just about every way. When I want an Asian twist we make Szechuan Green Beans or these Air Fryer Green Beans. If I am looking for a show stopper, it has got to be Green Bean Bundles. And Sunday Supper comfort food meals are made for Southern Style Green Beans with Bacon. 

Like I said, we eat a lot of green beans around here. And now I’ve got another technique to add to the mix: Roasted Green Beans. Roasting green beans gives you tender, crisp green beans that are a bit nutty and sweet. The addition of the rosemary in this recipe gives them an earthy flavor too.

They are scrumptious friends. Let’s talk about what you’re going to need to make them.

Roasted Green Bean Ingredients:

GREEN BEANS: When roasting green beans, you will need fresh green beans. Frozen or canned will not work. Simply trim the ends and you’re good to go. Des Tip: Make sure you get green beans that are a little fuller. The first batch I made the beans were pretty skinny and I found that the really skinny green beans didn’t take well to roasting. They just kind of shriveled. 

OIL: Because you’ll be roasting the beans at a higher temperature, be sure to use a neutral oil with a higher smoke point like canola, vegetable or avocado oil. Save your extra virgin olive oil for other recipes like garlic vinaigrette.

ROSEMARY: I love adding rosemary to green beans. They make a great combo. You can use fresh or dried in this recipe.

Step by Step Photos and Instructions: 

Roasted Green Beans are SO easy to make! Simply toss the beans with the recipes and roast. That makes this veggie side dish easy enough to make on a weeknight! 

STEP #1: Combine all ingredients together in a bowl. Toss to make sure the beans are completely coated in oil an seasonings. 

STEP #2: Place the green beans in a single layer on a baking sheet. You don’t want them touching because then they are more likely to be soggy while they cook so make sure your baking sheet is large enough. I used a 9″x15. 

STEP #3: Roast at 400 degrees for 15 – 20 minutes or until beans are tender crisp. Avoid overcooking because they will become rubbery. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired. Serve. 

Storage and Leftovers: 

These beans are best eaten right after they are made but will keep in the refrigerator for a few days. A quick 30 second warm up in the microwave should warm them up nicely. 

These Oven Roasted Green Beans make a great side dish for just about any meal. I served them with Dill Beer Can Chicken and Homemade Mashed Potatoes. It was a truly comforting Sunday supper!

Looking for more roasted veggie recipes? Here you go! 

One of my favorite things to do with summer tomatoes is roast them. These oven roasted tomatoes are little bursts of tomato flavor. 

This Oven Roasted Vegetables medley is great when you want to clean out the fridge! 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts is one of my favorite ways to enjoy them! 

Note: Recipe originally published 2016. Updated in 2023 with new photos and nutrition information.

Rosemary Roasted Green Beans

Rosemary roasted green beans are the perfect twist to a classic holiday meal side dish.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 85 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and toss to coat the green beans.
  • Lay in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 - 20 minutes or until tender. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition information for estimation purposes only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 301mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1189IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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Keywords: Christmas, gluten free, green beans, thanksgiving, vegan, Vegetarian

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  • Reply
    Maryanne @the little epicurean
    November 18, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    The desserts! That’s my favorite part of Thanksgiving. That and all the carb loading! :)

  • Reply
    CookinCanuck
    November 18, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    The sides are definitely my favorite part, and I always love a fresh green bean dish to balance out the other heavy food.

  • Reply
    Sharon@What the Fork
    November 17, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    These are great whether you have a big party or just a normal, every day family meal!

  • Reply
    Jenny B @ Honey and Birch
    November 17, 2016 at 11:45 am

    I love the addition of rosemary – these green beans are perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.

  • Reply
    Sandi Gaertner
    November 16, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    These look perfect for our Thanksgiving dinner.

  • Reply
    Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
    November 16, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    Fresh roasted green beans are the best and lightly seasoned like this is the perfect way to enjoy them!

  • Reply
    Heather S-G
    November 16, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    Roasting is pretty much my favorite way to prepare any veggie – especially green beans. They sound delicious with the rosemary!

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