This recipe is an easy addition to lunch or dinner. Take your fresh green beans from this week’s box and add whatever flavor matches your main meal, such as lemon zest, sesame seeds, or fresh herbs. You won’t be disappointed!

Perfect Roasted Green Beans

prep time: 5 min
cook time: 15 min

Ingredients

1 lb green beans

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1/3 tsp fine sea salt

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

2. Wash and trim the rough end off the green beans. Pat them very dry with clean tea towels (wet green beans turn soggy in the oven).

3. Place the prepared green beans on your baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the beans and sprinkle the salt all over. Use your hands to toss until all of the beans are lightly coated in oil. Arrange the green beans across the pan in a single layer.

4. Roast for 14 to 16 minutes, undisturbed, until they are crisp-tender with some golden, caramelized spots.

5. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy with any desired accompaniments (lemon zest or wedges, parmesan cheese, a handful of fresh herbs, etc.). Roasted green beans are best enjoyed while warm, but will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for 4 to 5 days.

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