Garlic Roasted Green Beans

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I wanted to use up the last of the green beans I picked the other day and boiled or steamed green beans just did not sound that great to me. So I decided to roast them instead… oh my.. that was the ticket! And it was so easy to do.

I put my snapped fresh green beans in a bowl and added about 5 cloves of chopped garlic (we LOVE garlic.. :) .. then I drizzled enough olive oil to coat them well. I put them on a large baking tray….



Then put them in a 400 degree oven. I stirred them a couple of times while they cooked. It took about 20 minutes for them to cook. I sprinkled salt and pepper over them when I pulled them out of the oven… all I can say is… DELISH!!

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  1. AnonymousAugust 26, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Yum!!!!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 27, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    We do this with brussels sprouts that we've quartered, and add rosemary. It's the only way my family will eat them, and they beg for them. I'll be the favorite wife and mom today as they're on tonight's menu. :) Good to know it works with green beans, too. I've heard asparagus is delicious this way as well.
    Shani

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    1. CrystalAugust 27, 2012 at 9:17 PM

      Shani... That is the only way my family will eat brussel sprouts as well.. they are so good that way!! Hope you enjoyed the green beans too.

      Crystal :)

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  3. 2 TrampsAugust 27, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Have done this with beets, carrots and other veggies but not green beans. Great idea - thanks!

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    1. CrystalAugust 27, 2012 at 9:18 PM

      I've got some more veggies to roast this way on my menu this week.. looking forward to trying them out. Who knew veggies could taste so good when roasted! :)

      Crystal :)

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