Dinner just got a little tastier with the addition of these easy and delicious oven-roasted green beans. Tossed with a dijon lemon sauce and roasted in just 30 minutes, they are fancy enough for special occasions but easy enough for busy weeknights.
I’m a HUGE fan of green beans, and luckily my three kiddos are too. I’ve loved experimenting and learning how to cook fresh green beans over the years.
Roasting them is my absolute favorite and I love to experiment with flavors, like the dijon lemon sauce in today’s recipe! (If you like roasting veggies you should also check out my Oven Roasted Peppers and Roasted Russet Potatoes!)
How to Prep and Trim
I grew up with farmer grandparents so I go old school and snap the ends of my green beans off by hand (as you can see in the video) For those who want to do it otherwise, it’s quite easy.
- Wash in cold water and pat dry.
- Cut the ends with kitchen shears as you wash them or line them up on a cutting board with the ends even and slice them off with a knife.
Have extra beans? You can use them in this From Scratch Green Bean Casserole or my Pesto Potato Salad!
Dijon Lemon Sauce
While you can toss them in olive oil and season with salt and pepper, this dijon lemon sauce takes them over the top! It’s tangy and adds a nice kick to the beans. You only need a few simple ingredients.
- olive oil
- dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
- lemon juice
Simply mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl then pour over the green beans and toss to coat. Spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet, then roast them up and enjoy!
Tips
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the sauce from sticking and make for easy cleanup.
- If you have children, show them how to snap the ends of the green beans by hand and have them do this for you, they love it!
- If roasting the green beans along with other dishes in the oven you may need to add an extra 5 minutes to the cooking time.
FAQs
Roasting is very forgiving and you can adjust the cook time according to how you crisp you like your green beans.
Roasting at 400 degrees for 20 minutes leaves the beans tender yet still crisp. My children prefer them a little softer so I have roasted them up to 30 minutes in the past to get that texture right.
Yes! If roasting without the sauce, toss in olive oil and sprinkle with your favorite herbs. I like to use just salt and pepper or Italian seasoning mix when roasting without the dijon sauce.
If you try this recipe, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!
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Oven Roasted Green Beans with Dijon Lemon Sauce
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: vegetable
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: American
Description
Dinner just got a little tastier with the addition of these easy and delicious oven-roasted green beans. Tossed with a dijon lemon sauce and roasted in just 30 minutes, these roasted green beans are sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash green beans and pat dry. Trim ends.
- Mix olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour over green beans and toss to coat.
- Spread beans on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast 20 minutes or until the beans reach your desired tenderness.
Notes
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the sauce from sticking and make for easy cleanup.
- If you have children, show them how to snap the ends of the green beans by hand and have them do this for you, they love it!
- If roasting the green beans along with other dishes in the oven you may need to add an extra 5 minutes to the cooking time.
Keywords: oven roasted green beans
Had these tonight, it was delicious!
★★★★★