ROASTED GARLIC GREEN BEANS

INGREDIENTS

• 1½–2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed

• 4–5 cloves garlic, smashed or thinly sliced

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• Fresh cracked black pepper

• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Optional finish:

• Lemon zest

• Shaved Parmesan

HOW TO MAKE IT

1. Prep

• Preheat oven to 425°F. - ↓↓ see below ↓↓

• IMPORTANT: If your green beans are thin or your oven runs hot, roast at 375°F - 400°F to prevent burning.

• Line a baking sheet with parchment or leave bare.
  

2. Season

In a large bowl, toss green beans with:

• olive oil

• garlic

• salt

• black pepper

• rosemary

• thyme

Spread in an even layer. Do not crowd.

3. Roast

Roast for 15 minutes, then toss.

Return to oven and roast another 10–15 minutes, until:

• beans are tender

• edges are lightly blistered

• garlic is golden, not burned
  

4. Finish

Remove from oven.

Optional:

• zest lightly with lemon

• finish with shaved Parmesan

NOTES FROM MY TABLE

• High heat is key! Lower temps make beans limp.

• Don’t overcrowd the pan or they’ll steam.

• Fresh herbs work best, but dried can be used at half the amount.

• Lemon zest brightens without turning it into a citrus dish.