Roasted Green Beans

WhiskingWings's Note:

A great alternative to fast-food French fries, and wonderful as a TV snack or after school!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4

• 2 lbs green beans
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Wash, dry well, and trim green beans.
3. Put green beans on a baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil (alternately, use an olive-oil spray).
4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Ensure all the beans are evenly coated, and spread them out into 1 layer.
6. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring the beans after 15 minutes, until beans are fairly brown in spots and somewhat shriveled.
7. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Reviews

[Boomette]

It was a nice side dish. Simple, healthy and yummy. Roasting the green beans give them a great flavor. Thanks WhiskingWings :) Made for Cookbook tag game

[gailanng]

Delicious! I'm now on a diet...cuz I might be mistaken for a doughnut. Made for Spring PAC 2012.

[Debbwl]

Yes these do make a simple easy and healthy snack or side dish. I made as written using whole beans and they were delicious. Thank you for the post.