Roasted Green Beans

Photo of Roasted Green Beans - Version 2

Roasted Green Beans - Version 1

1 pound green beans, ends removed and trimmed, cut into 4-inch to 6-inch length pieces
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Position oven rack to the center of the oven.

Place green beans in a shallow rimmed baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, salt and ground black pepper using your hands. Spread the green beans out in an even layer. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a serving dish,

Yields 2 to 4 servings


Roasted Green Beans - Version 2

1 pound green beans, ends removed and trimmed, cut into 4-inch to 6-inch pieces
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Position oven rack to the center of the oven.

Place green beans in a shallow rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.

In a small bowl, combined the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix until emulsified using a fork or a tiny whisk. Toss the olive oil mixture with the green beans using your hands until evenly coated. Spread the green beans out in an even layer.

Roast in the oven for 8 minutes. Give a quick toss and roast for another 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.

Yields 2 to 4 servings