An Oven Roasted Garlic and Lemon Green Beans recipe that is friendly to the Mediterranean diet too!
This recipe for roasted green beans is made with ingredients that are diet friendly as well,
Oven Roasted Garlic and Lemon Green Beans
The perfect side vegetable side dish that is both easy to make and delicious to eat.
This recipe is also perfect any time of the year including the holiday season!
Did you try my Mediterranean Style Green Bean Salad recipe?
That recipe for a green bean salad is also a great idea for healthy side dish.
Unlike that green bean recipe, this recipe can be made with green beans from a can or that have been previously frozen.
Do you want to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet?
Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.
This recipe is especially good for anyone asking what are green beans good for.
Green beans are certainly good for eating (as well as growing in the garden).
I like how green beans make for a good side dish with just about anything from chicken to meat, including vegan and vegetarian.
The truth is that green beans are pretty healthy according to the experts.
Green beans are low in carbohydrates and are a good source for vitamin c and fiber.
Plus, green beans are pretty easy to bake, roast, or cook.
You may be wondering how do I prepare green beans.
Preparing green beans has a lot to do with whether they are fresh, canned, or frozen.
Also, whether you want green beans that are long or short for whatever you are preparing.
For this recipe you should use fresh green beans rather than the frozen or canned varieties.
To prepare the fresh green beans, rinse them in running water. Then trim off the ends and then allow them to dry (pat them down with a clean kitchen or paper towel if needed).
Oven Roasted Garlic and Lemon Green Beans
Tips for roasting green beans.
Roasting green beans works best when you use fresh green beans rather than the canned version. I would suggest baking the canned version of green beans in a baking dish for best results.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- This recipe is for a basic oven roasted lemon and garlic green bean side dish. Feel free to omit the lemon or garlic if you prefer to.
- It is preferred that you use fresh or frozen green beans for this recipe as they will hold their shape better. To prevent canned green beans from turning to mush while roasting, roast them at a lower temperature and keep a good eye on them.
- Yes, this is a recipe for roasted green beans. However, you could make this recipe using fresh asparagus or even peapods. Using a combination of these vegetables is another great option for you to try.
Here is how to make roasted green beans without the lemon and garlic.
Just in case you are looking for a basic roasted green bean recipe without the added flavors, you can easily make your green beans too. Simply start by preparing your green beans as stated above (remove the rough ends, wash, and pat dry).
It takes just a few ingredients to roast the green beans.
Green beans (1 pound fresh), Olive Oil (½ tablespoon), and Seasonings as desired( This can include Italian Seasonings,Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper). Toss the green beans in the other ingredients and bake for 20 minutes at 400 or until they begin to brown.
How do you make roasted green beans?
This recipe works best with fresh green beans rather than the canned ones.
Roast the green beans until they begin to brown, shaking or flipping them as needed for even baking.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- The best easy Italian Bruschetta.
- Easiest Greek Salad in Vinaigrette Dressing.
- Avocado and Chocolate Fudge recipe.
- Mediterranean Diet Style Chicken Piccata.
- Homemade Wine Gummie Candy.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Oven Roasted Garlic and Lemon Green Beans
Oven Roasted Garlic and Lemon Green Beans
I mentioned above that this recipe works best with fresh green beans.
To prepare the green beans simply wash or rinse them and remove the rough ends.
I also mentioned that this recipe can be modified.
You could make this recipe using fresh asparagus or even peapods. Using a combination of these vegetables is another great option for yo to try.
The ingredients needed to make Oven Roasted Garlic and Lemon Green Beans
- Green Beans- 1 pound (fresh is preferred). The green beans should be prepped as indicated above (washed, ends removed, patted dry..).
- Olive Oil– 1 tablespoon.
- Garlic– 1 clove minced (around a teaspoon),
- Lemon Zest– ½ tablespoon.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings,Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.
- Sliced lemon for serving.
How to make roasted green beans.
- Prepare the green beans if they have not been prepared. I like to rinse mine in running water and remove the ends. Then pat the green beans dry using a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
- Preheat the oven to 400. Prep a rimmed baking sheet with with nonstick.
- In a large bowl, toss the green beans in the olive oil, garlic, zest and any desired seasonings.
- Transfer the green beans to the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out evenly avoiding any overlap.
- Bake the green beans until they begin to brown, moving them around as needed to promote even roasting. They should be ready in twenty minutes.
- Serve with lemon, squeezing juice as desired as well as adding additional seasonings.
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Oven Roasted Garlic and Lemon Green Beans, Mediterranean diet recipe that is low fat, low carb, vegan, keto, and healthy.
Oven Roasted Garlic and Lemon Green Beans
Equipment
Ingredients
- Green Beans- 1 pound fresh is preferred.
- Olive Oil– 1 tablespoon.
- Garlic– 1 clove minced
- Lemon Zest– ½ tablespoon.
- Seasonings as desired.
Instructions
- Prepare the green beans if they have not been prepared. I like to rinse mine in running water and remove the ends. Then pat the green beans dry using a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
- Preheat the oven to 400. Prep a rimmed baking sheet with with nonstick.
- In a large bowl, toss the green beans in the olive oil, garlic, zest and any desired seasonings.
- Transfer the green beans to the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out evenly avoiding any overlap.
- Bake the green beans until they begin to brown, moving them around as needed to promote even roasting. They should be ready in twenty minutes.
- Serve with lemon, squeezing juice as desired as well as adding additional seasonings.
Recipe Notes
To prepare the green beans simply wash or rinse them and remove the rough ends. I also mentioned that this recipe can be modified. You could make this recipe using fresh asparagus or even peapods. Using a combination of these vegetables is another great option for yo to try. *Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used. - see post for alternatives
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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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Nutrition
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