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    Home » Side Dishes

    Balsamic Roasted Green Beans

    Published: Feb 7, 2022 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Kelli Avila · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These slightly sweet and sour Balsamic Roasted Green Beans are made in just about ten minutes with just five pantry staple ingredients. A super quick and super simple side dish to accompany any meal.

    Roasted green beans with balsamic vinegar.

    Quick Green Bean Recipe

    Whenever I'm in need of some veggies for a meal I'm making, I almost always turn to green beans. And 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, and are even a hit with (some) picky kids! In my house, 1 out of 2 will eat them, which I consider a win!

    Trimmed grean beans in a strainer.

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    Here is a brief overview of the ingredients needed for this recipe. The full recipe with quantities is listed below this text in the recipe card. If substitutions are available for this recipe, they'll be listed here. If you don't see a substitution you are looking for, feel free to leave a comment below.

    • 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
    • salt+pepper
    • balsamic vinegar (use the best quality balsamic vinegar you have, it really makes a difference in this dish)
    • olive oil
    Green beans with balsamic vinegar on a sheet pan.

    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 simply roast these with whatever it is you are cooking. Though they might take slightly longer than the recipe instructs, as it calls to cook them under the broiler.

    The Best Tip for Cooking French Green Beans

    Do remember that these 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.

    Roasted green beans on a plate with meatballs.

    Serving Roasted Green Beans

    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.

    Serve with a variety of main dishes, such as meats, add them to a salad or with some cooked grains.


    Making the recipe? Be sure to leave a comment with a star review on your experience! Have a question? Leave a comment below and I’ll get back to you as quickly as I can!

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    Roasted green beans with balsamic vinegar.

    Balsamic Roasted Green Beans

    ★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
    • Author: Kelli Avila
    • Prep Time: 00:02
    • Cook Time: 00:10
    • Total Time: 12 minutes
    • Yield: Serves 4
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Broil
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    Ingredients

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    • 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

    1. Preheat the broiler to 500ºF.
    2. Add all ingredients to a rimmed baking sheet and mix together.
    3. Cook on the highest rack under the broiler for 10-12 minutes or until crisp tender, tossing the green beans halfway through.
    4. 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.

    Keywords: Balsamic Green Beans

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    1. Cheryl Johnson

      March 24, 2022 at 12:17 pm

      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.

      ★★★★★

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      • Kelli Avila

        March 25, 2022 at 12:15 pm

        Love the idea of mint leaves!

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    2. Nell

      April 18, 2022 at 9:36 pm

      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.

      ★★★★★

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