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Roasted String Beans

November 7, 2010 by Erica 18 Comments

Roasted String Beans

There are many ways to eat green beans—raw, steamed, boiled, blanched. My favorite, which I’ve found really brings out the flavor of string beans, is to roast them. I can easily eat a plate of roasted string beans with nothing more than some olive oil and salt on them, but there’s more you can add if you’re feeling adventurous.

To take this recipe to the next level, try making roasted sesame green beans, which follows the initial recipe. These are even more flavor-packed in my opinion. for me. These recipes make a great snack or appetizer. The roasted sesame green beans in my photo  may look overdone, but they’re packed with green been flavor, almost caramelized, with a slight crunch on the browned parts of the beans.

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Roasted String Beans

Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 66kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans stems removed, cleaned, pat dry
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, mix the string beans, olive oil and salt. Sometimes I just spray the oil on the beans and then mix them to make sure they go on evenly. No need to go heavy on the oil or salt. Just a light brushing is good.
  • Place the beans on a piece of foil or other surface for easy clean-up, and then place the foil on a baking sheet.
  • Roast for 10 minutes, and then rotate the beans to brown the other side. I just move them around using a fork to shift their positioning. Roast for another 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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Roasted Sesame Green Beans

Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 94kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans stems removed, clean and pat dry
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
  • pinch of hot pepper flakes optional
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, mix the string beans, olive oil and salt. Sometimes I just spray the oil on the beans and then mix them to make sure they go on evenly. No need to go heavy on the oil or salt - just a light brushing is good.
  • Place the beans on a piece of foil or other surface for easy clean-up, and then place the foil on a baking sheet.
  • Roast for 10 minutes.
  • While the beans are roasting, in a bowl, mix together the honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
  • After the 10 minute mark, pour the honey-sesame mixture over the beans, stir them up on the sheet with a fork to coat them well, and then sprinkle the sesame seeds over the beans.
  • Bake for another 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle lightly with hot red pepper flakes (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Thomas diggs

    April 22, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    looking 4ward to trying roasted green beans. Boiling takes too long.

    Reply
  2. Laura

    January 8, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    My mom has made these since I can remember, I was surprised that many people haven’t tried it! They are the best way to eat green beans, we use seasoned salt on them and it gives them a savory side. It seems so simple but makes a big difference…
    Thanks for posting this option of the sesame!

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  3. Sarah

    December 23, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    I made these two nights ago and really liked them. The sesame-honey version. I liked how the beans got all wrinkly and the sweetness was nice. This is a great way to eat green beans, if you ask me. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Erica

      December 24, 2010 at 12:03 pm

      Yep – the sesame-honey is my fave too. Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Genie De Wit

    December 5, 2010 at 12:53 am

    I’d just like to report that I made these and even my husband found them morish. Epic win!

    Reply
    • Erica

      December 5, 2010 at 9:12 am

      Love that you describe it as “morish” (Moorish?)…

      Oh my, just looked at your link – I have found bunny love! We love bunnies 🙂

      Reply
  5. Alvie

    November 12, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    I tried this recipe tonight and my picky kids who NEVER eat veggies ate them. It was the first thing my daughter went for and the only thing she ate. Even my son, who is the worst, ate them. They were really good!!!!

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    • Erica

      November 12, 2010 at 10:00 pm

      Alvie – so good to hear about kids eating veggies (I guess I’m a mom).

      Reply
  6. Erica

    November 11, 2010 at 12:25 am

    thanks for all the great comments! I love sesame seeds too. They taste so great toasted with the honey.

    Reply
  7. [email protected] Saved bythe Egg Timer

    November 10, 2010 at 6:12 pm

    I make the roasted green beans very often…quite addicted actually. I can’t wait to try the sesame one. I love sesame seeds, these will be great thanks!

    Reply
  8. Tracee

    November 9, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    Lovely recipe! Thanks for adding this link!

    Reply
  9. tobias cooks!

    November 9, 2010 at 9:42 am

    Love this little snack. Great idea.

    Reply
  10. Lindsey at Burn Me Not

    November 9, 2010 at 8:50 am

    These look so satisfying! I roast almost all my vegetables very similar to this way (broccoli, squash, zucchini, bell peppers), but I have never thought to try green beans. I will make these this week; thank you!!

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  11. Nuts about Food

    November 9, 2010 at 8:13 am

    I am already in love with these: they look totally addictive. I am also on a constant quest to discover healthy yet snacky foods. Thank you for the idea. Off to discover your blog.

    Reply
  12. Vegolicious

    November 8, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    I’ve never thought of roasting green beans, but they look fantastic.

    I’d love for you to submit one of your beautiful photos, and a link to your post, to my new vegetarian photo gallery showcasing the best vegetarian dishes and recipes on the web.

    Reply
  13. Genie

    November 8, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    I’ve never roasted green beans either. Looks like a fantastic chip alternative.

    Reply

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