15 Minute Oven-Blistered Green Beans

Name: 15 Minute Oven-Blistered Green Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 16 min
Ingredients: 12 oz bag of fresh green beans; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; ½ teaspoon of sea salt; ½ teaspoon of cracked black pepper

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Tired of the same old green bean dish? Try blistered green beans. Roasted to perfection, they offer a delicious twist on a classic side. These are green beans roasted in the oven with olive oil, sea salt, and pepper! Straight from the oven to your table in 15 minutes. Perfect for holidays, vegetarian side dishes, summer bbq's, and picnics. Oh, green beans. The almost necessary side dish for a holiday meal. But why not try a different route? Blistered green beans will give you a deeper flavor. Crispy skin with a tender center. This recipe has become my favorite green bean recipe.

Here is What You Will Need:

12 ounce bag of fresh green beans
2 tablespoons of olive oil
½ teaspoon of sea salt
½ teaspoon of black pepper

The Ingredients for the Green Beans

There are only a few ingredients for this recipe. Green beans, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. The beans need to be fresh. Bagged is fine, but not canned. Most grocery stores offer pre-bagged green beans in 12 oz to 16 oz bags. Olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper round out the rest of the ingredients. You can also substitute avocado oil for the olive oil.

The Microwave is the First Step

The first step to cooking the green beans is to microwave them for one minute. This will start the cooking process, tenderize the beans, and get rid of some of the moisture before they hit the high heat of the oven. The process is easy. Just place the beans on a paper towel lined microwave safe plate and cook for one minute. Once cooked the green beans can be moved over to a lined baking sheet for some olive oil and seasoning.

Seasoning and Baking

Place the beans on a lined baking sheet and drizzle the olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper over the green beans. Use a spatula or tongs to mix the beans up with the seasoning. Now they are ready to go into the oven. Bake the green beans at 425 degrees F for a total of 10 minutes, but mix the beans up after 5 minutes for even cooking.

I hope you enjoy my blistered green beans recipe! Try them with my spiced baked ham, swiss cheese chicken bake. or on their own.

FAQ's

What makes these green beans "blistered" and crispy?

The key is roasting them in a hot oven (425°F) after a quick microwave pre-cook. This process, along with tossing them halfway through, creates that desirable crispy, blistered skin with a tender interior.

Can I use frozen or canned green beans for this recipe?

For the best results and texture, this recipe specifically calls for fresh green beans. Bagged fresh green beans work well, but frozen or canned varieties are not recommended as they won't achieve the desired crispy, blistered texture.

Why do I need to microwave the green beans first?

Microwaving the green beans for one minute before roasting helps to start the cooking process, tenderize them, and remove some excess moisture. This ensures they cook quickly and achieve that crispy texture in the oven without drying out.

How long does it take to make these blistered green beans?

This recipe is incredibly quick! The green beans go straight from the oven to your table in just 15 minutes of roasting time, making it a perfect last-minute side dish.

What kind of oil should I use for roasting the green beans?

Olive oil is recommended for coating the green beans before roasting. You can also successfully substitute avocado oil for a similar result.

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