Looking for a simple way to elevate your dinner tonight? These blistered green beans are a fantastic choice. By roasting them at high heat, you create a deeper flavor with a lovely crisp texture. They go from the oven to the table in just 15 minutes, making them a great fit for busy weeknights. This recipe transforms ordinary string beans into a savory, crispy side dish that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy.
Why You Will Love These Green Beans
- Super Fast: Ready in about 15 minutes, making it great for last-minute meal planning.
- Texture Rich: The combination of tender insides and crispy skins is a nice change from boiled beans.
- Minimal Ingredients: You only need four simple pantry staples.
- Family Friendly: The flavor is savory but mild, making it a hit with both kids and adults.
The Ingredients for the Oven Roasted Green Beans
- Fresh Green Beans You want to use fresh beans for this recipe. Whether you call them string beans, snap beans, or green beans, they need to be fresh to get that nice snap. Frozen or canned versions will not hold up to the high heat required for blistering.
- Olive Oil: This fat conducts the high heat of the oven to the bean skin, allowing it to blister and char rather than just dry out. It also adds a rich, savory flavor.
- Sea Salt: A coarse salt adds a nice texture and pops of flavor that enhance the natural earthiness of the beans.
- Cracked Black Pepper: Adds a subtle heat and bite that cuts through the richness of the oil.
How to Make the Roasted Green Beans
- The Microwave Kickstart Start by washing your green beans and trimming the ends if they are not pre-bagged. Place the beans on a microwave-safe plate lined with a paper towel. Microwave them on high for exactly one minute. This step steams them slightly from the inside out, ensuring they are tender by the time the skin gets crispy in the oven.
- Season and Toss Transfer the warm beans to your baking sheet. Drizzle them with the olive oil and sprinkle with the sea salt and cracked black pepper. Use tongs or your hands to toss the beans thoroughly, ensuring every bean is coated. This coating is essential for that blistered effect.
- The High Heat Roast Spread the beans out in a single layer. Bake at 425°F. Let them roast for five minutes, then remove the pan and give the beans a quick toss. Return them to the oven for another 5 to 6 minutes. You are looking for the skin to be wrinkled and slightly charred in spots.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 an ideal last-minute side dish.
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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Recipe
15 Minute Oven- Roasted Blistered Green Beans
Ingredients
- 12 oz bag of fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
- ½ teaspoon of cracked black pepper
Method
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- Place green beans on a paper towel lined microwave safe plate and microwave for one minute.
- Then place green beans on a lined baking sheet and coat with the olive oil, sea salt and pepper.
- Bake for five minutes, mix the beans up, then bake five to six minutes longer.
- Serve soon after baking.
Nutrition
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: To revive the crispiness, reheat them in an air fryer or toaster oven for a few minutes. Microwaving leftovers will result in softer beans.
- Variations: Feel free to sprinkle parmesan cheese or a squeeze of lemon juice over the beans right after they come out of the oven for extra flavor.
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