Crunchy roasted green beans are a fantastic side for meats in general. It takes little to no effort, ideal for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
- 450g green beans
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt & Pepper
Mise en place
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Remove the stem ends and any tough strings along the length of the beans.
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Cut the lemon in half.
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Zest the lemon and cut it in half. Squeeze one half of the lemon, slice the other half and set aside.
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mince the garlic.
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 °F / 200 °C
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In a large bowl, toss together beans, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
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Spread evenly on a baking sheet along with the lemon slices.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned in some places but still crisp.
Lemon zest adds a wonderful fragrance and a light, faintly sweet taste of lemon. Plus, it fills the house with a fantastic smell of good, homemade food.