Elevate any meal with this quick and simple Balsamic Roasted Green Beans recipe. In just 10 minutes and with 5 pantry staples, this side dish offers a sweet and tangy twist to traditional green beans.
Whenever I need some veggies for a meal, I almost always turn to green beans (that and this easy roasted carrot recipe or cucumber salad). The quickest, most delicious way to make them is quickly under the broiler with a little bit of fat, salt, and acid mixed in. This recipe turns to balsamic vinegar (which is a little bit sweet and a lot bit sour) to make these green beans pretty exciting.
This dish comes together so quickly, even forgoing using a bowl to mix the green beans with the other ingredients; just toss them together directly on the sheet pan.
They pair well with many dishes (like Smoky Air Fryer Chicken Thighs or Pesto Chicken Meatballs) and are even a hit with (some) picky kids! In my house, one out of two will eat them, which I consider a win!
Ingredients and Substitutions
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- french green beans (these thin beans are preferred because they cook so quickly, but if you can't find them you can use regular green beans)
- garlic cloves
- coarse kosher salt (this recipe was tested using Diamond Crystal coarse kosher salt. If you use Morton's kosher salt or fine salt, decrease by half for volume)
- balsamic vinegar (use the best quality balsamic vinegar you have, it really makes a difference in this dish)
- olive oil
Step-By-Step Recipe Overview
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Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a sheet tray.
Step 2: Toss to coat.
Step 3: Cook under the broiler for about 10-12 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Step 4: Cook until crisp-tender. Do not overcook.
Alternatives to Broiling
Broiling is a more intense form of roasting since there is a direct heat source coming at the green beans from the top. This allows the green beans to cook quickly and have a few "charred" spots, which add flavor to the veggies.
However, if you are already cooking a main dish in the oven, it's perfectly fine to roast these with whatever you are cooking. However, they might take slightly longer than the recipe instructs, as it calls for cooking them under the broiler.
Kelli's Best Tip
Keep in mind that these French green beans are quite thin. Remove them from the oven when they're just starting to become tender, as they'll keep cooking with residual heat. Aim for a crisp yet tender texture when they come out of the oven.
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Balsamic Roasted Green Beans
- Prep Time: 00:02
- Cook Time: 00:10
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Broil
Description
Elevate any meal with this quick and simple Balsamic Roasted Green Beans recipe. In just 10 minutes and with 5 pantry staples, this side dish offers a sweet and tangy twist to traditional green beans.
Ingredients
- 1lb. french green beans or regular green beans, cleaned and trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- Big pinch of salt
- Big pinch of pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler to 500ºF.
- Add all ingredients to a rimmed baking sheet and mix together.
- Cook on the highest rack under the broiler for 10-12 minutes or until crisp tender, tossing the green beans halfway through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
If you can't find french green beans, you can use regular but they might take a few extra minutes to cook.
French green beans are very thin. Take them out of the oven when they are just starting to be tender, as they will continue to cook after they come out of the oven from risidual heat. They should be crisp, yet tender when they come out of the oven.
Serve warm or at room temperature. These are best served the day they are made, and they do not keep well so try to make just what you'll consume in one meal.
Cheryl Johnson
Your recipe reminded me of grandma's Italian green beans, only your wasy is a much quicker.
She always julianed a few fresh mint leaves to sprinkled over the top before serving.
Kelli Avila
Love the idea of mint leaves!
Nell
These are easy to make, and tasty! I usually roast green beans with salt and pepper, then squeeze some lemon on them once they are out of the oven. This recipe is just as easy, but offers a flavorful twist! Thanks, Kelli.