Can green beans be roasted?

Green beans are easily roasted. This recipe brings out the best in green beans, in my opinion, because the beans become crispy and caramelized. However by baking them less, you will end up with beans that more closely resemble a steamed green bean, however they will have more flavor.

What is the difference between roasting and baking?

Baking starts with a lack of structure-think batters or dough and roasting starts with a solid texture-like veggies or meat. Baking transforms doughs into a solid structure whereas roasting adds browning and texture. Roasting is also done at a higher temperature which can lead to dryness, hence the addition of oil.

Easy Oven Roasted Green Beans

Name: Easy Oven Roasted Green Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans - washed and dried; 1 T olive oil or your choice; 3/4 t coarse salt

Description

Oven roasted green beans are almost better than French fries. They are salty and crispy and make a perfect side dish or snack. And they only take about 20 minutes to make!

Ingredients

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1 lb fresh green beans - washed and dried

1 T olive oil or your choice

3/4 t coarse salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400.

Wash and dry green beans. I place them on a paper towel and then use another paper towel to blot up any moisture.

Pour 1 T oil onto a baking sheet. Toss green beans in the oil and spread them in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt. It is hard to oversalt these.

Place in oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes or until they start to shrivel and turn golden. These usually brown on the bottom first so give them a stir during baking to make sure they are not burning on the bottom. Personally I like these quite crisp so I tend to let them go a bit longer, but carefully watch so they don't burn. Green beans crisp up after removing from oven.

Notes

If you don't want these roasted until golden and crispy, just decrease the baking time until they reach your desired doneness.

Feel free to garnish with sliced almonds, Parmesan or lemon. Personally, I prefer them golden, crispy and salty!