Roasted Green Beans - 5-Ingredients & 5-Minute Prep - The Recipe Rebel (2024)

These Roasted Green Beans are a simple and versatile side dish that takes just 5 minutes to prep! This 5-ingredient recipe is made with fresh green beans that are roasted to crisp-tender perfection!

The best side dishes are the ones that you can serve with just about anything and it just makes sense.

Well, these roasted green beans are one of those side dishes! They’re simple enough that you can whip them up during the week with a quick meal like spaghetti and meatballs, air fryer meatloaf, or instant pot mac and cheese.

They’re also elegant enough that you can serve them as part of a big holiday feast with roast turkey or Honey Baked Ham, creamed corn, garlic herb dinner rolls, and of course a big slice of cream cheese pumpkin pie!

This roasted green beans recipe results in super flavorful yet versatile green beans that are crisp-tender and oh-so-good! You’ll never cook green beans any other way.

Ingredients for roasted green beans

You just need a few simple ingredients to make this healthy side dish!

• Green Beans: you can buy already washed and prepped fresh green beans at most grocery stores or wash and prep your own. Make sure after they’re washed, you dry them thoroughly. If they’re too moist, they’ll steam rather than roast and become mushy in the oven.
• Canola Oil: I like to use canola oil since it has a pretty neutral flavor but olive oil will work as well.
• Minced Garlic: garlic powder will work but it just doesn’t have the same flavor as freshly minced garlic.
• Seasonings: I use a little bit of salt and black pepper to keep this recipe simple and versatile.

How to make roasted green beans

These roasted green beans are a simple side dish that comes together with just 5 minutes of prep!

1. Prep: Wash and dry the green beans, then trim off the ends.
2. Season: Drizzle with oil, add the seasonings, then toss until the beans are fully coated.
3. Bake: Roast in the oven at 425ºF for 15-20 minutes.

How long to roast green beans

You’ll roast the green beans for just 15-20 minutes or until they’re cooked to your liking. Roast them for less time if you prefer a crunchier texture. Roast them longer if you like them extra soft.

If you’re cooking your green beans for more than 15 minutes, make sure you stir them so they don’t stick to the pan.

Roasted green beans FAQs

Variations

• Spice it up: If you like veggies with a some heat, sprinkle on cayenne pepper, paprika, or red pepper flakes.
• Make it cheesy: Grated parmesan, feta, or goat cheese would be delicious.
• Add nuts: In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add sliced almonds, pine nuts, chopped walnuts, or pecans for a toasty flavor and a bit of crunch.
• Brighten it up: Before serving, finish the green beans off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
• Swap the seasonings: You can use different seasonings to customize the green beans for different entrees. Toss the beans with sesame oil and soy sauce and serve them with one-pot chicken chow mein. Sprinkle on Italian seasoning and serve them with slow cooker baked ziti or lasagna. You can even toss them in oil and taco seasoning and serve them with your favorite tacos!

Serving suggestions

The great part about simple side dishes such as these roasted green beans is they can be served with so many different entrees!

I love to serve them next to mashed potatoes with pan-fried chicken breasts or instant pot meatloaf, next to this family favorite Perfect Instant Pot Pot Roast, or with this Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo.

How to store

Roasted green beans are best right away but will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave or warm in the oven at 350ºF until heated through.

Since these green beans are so quick and easy, I don’t recommend freezing them because the texture will be affected.