Roasted Green Beans

4.44 from 139 votes

Roasted green beans with Parmesan and basil are crispy and so flavorful. Turn a few ordinary ingredients into an extra special side dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Sides & Vegetables

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Dry green beans well and spread on a large rimmed baking sheet, about 18 x 13 inches. Toss with olive oil (use your hands), so that all the beans are coated. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, basil. Toss again to coat. Arrange on baking sheet in an even layer.
1 pound fresh green beans, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ¾ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Roast for 10 minutes, toss, and continue to roast for 5 more minutes, or until desired tenderness. Immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh basil: If you prefer, use fresh basil instead of dried. Add finely minced basil leaves after the beans are roasted, when you add the Parmesan cheese.
Garlic: If you'd like to add garlic, stir in 2 to 4 cloves minced garlic to beans after they've roasted for 10 minutes (when you stir them). If you add the garlic to the pan right away, the garlic tends to scorch.
Yellow wax beans: If you like, try yellow wax beans, or use a combination of green and yellow beans.

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