Roasted green beans – an often overlooked delight, and a delicious way to cook fresh beans. They come together quickly and they don’t come from a can!
These green beans are loaded with roasted shallots and pancetta. No boring veggies here my friend! They’re simple to make and everyone will love the combination of flavors. Fresh roasted green beans are a misunderstood veggie! Relegated to cans and mushroom casserole, we forget about their natural fresh taste and crunchy texture- not to mention their health benefits! Roasted green beans are a great way to showcase this summertime vegetable in all its yumminess!
Do you love veggies with amazing flavor? I hope you’ll try my Southern style green beans, Arkansas green beans, and air fryer green beans next!
Roasted Green Beans Ingredients:
- Green Beans: Fresh green beans that have been trimmed.
- Pancetta: I like to use cubed pancetta. Pancetta adds a deep pork flavor.
- Shallots: These provide the flavor of onion with a hint of garlic.
- Oil: I like olive oil for this recipe.
- Salt + Pepper
How to Make Roasted Green Beans
- Trim the ends of the beans. Wash the beans and lay it on a clean dish towel.
- Roll them up for about 5 minutes.
- Mix all the ingredients. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Spread on a baking sheet.
- Bake and serve.
***See the full instructions below.
Are These The Same As Baked Green Beans?
Roasting and baking aren’t quite the same things. Roasting is usually done at a higher temperature, but they are definitely in the same ballpark. The higher oven temps help you get more of a crispy roasted green beans. Baked green beans will result in a softer final product.
What Do You Serve With Green Beans?
These go perfectly with lots of main dishes. Any kind of meat like steak, pork chops, or chicken pairs well with them.
One of my favorite main dishes to serve alongside this recipe is my Alton Brown meatloaf recipe. No peek chicken and crockpot pork tenderloin are fantastic options, too! We also love it with our best roasted chicken, million dollar chicken!
For a super quick mid-week meal, try Italian dressing chicken or Instant Pot pork chops with this recipe. Add rice, pasta, or even a simple side salad if you want a bit bigger meal but no extra fuss!
Recipe Notes for Roasted Green Beans
- Prep- Since we are roasting these green beans, I want to make sure they are dried well before they go on the pan. After washing them I lay them out on a clean dish towel, in a single layer, then roll them up for about 5 minutes.
- Easy Clean-Up- Line your baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up.
- Roasting- When roasting these green beans I generally plan for 1 pound of beans per baking sheet (half sheet size). If I double the recipe, rather than crowding everything onto 1 sheet I use 2. This allows most, if not all of the beans and the pancetta to have contact with the pan and have enough space around everything, to allow the beans to actually roast rather than steam on the pan.
- Pancetta- This delicious Italian version of bacon gives great flavor to the bean, but you might not have it on hand. If you don’t have pancetta, you can use traditional bacon instead. To make roasted green beans with bacon, simply swap out the same amount of bacon for the pancetta. You want to use good pork bacon! Turkey bacon won’t give you the same flavor kick.
- Shallots- While these little gems come from the onions family, they have a milder, slightly garlicky flavor. I love shallots and use them often in my cooking. Yellow or White onions make a great substitute when you don’t have any shallots on hand. Simply use and equal amount of chopped onions to replace shallots if need be.
- Veggie Combos– Want more than a single note vegetable side? Try pairing green beans with some of your other favorite veggies. Roasted green beans and carrots is a great combo. Just julienne your carrots so they cook in about the same amount of time as the beans. Roasted green beans and potatoes is another classic combo. You can cut the potatoes into small chunks or slices. Some other great veggie options- either as a combo or on their own- include roasted broccoli and simple roasted peppers.
- Cheese Please- Another great way to add flavor to roasted green beans is cheese. Roasted Green Beans with parmesan really goes well with the pancetta. Another option would be feta. Start with about ½ a cup of grated parmesan or crumbled feta cheese and adjust to suit your taste. If you’re a feta fan, check out roasted garlic asparagus with feta. The vinegarette really plays well with the flavor of the feta cheese.
How To Store And Make Ahead
- How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge? Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- Can You Freeze This? Store this bacon and brown sugar Arkansas green beans in a resealable plastic bag and it can be frozen for 10 months!
- Make-Ahead Tips: If you’re looking for a make ahead Roasted Green Beans recipe, the main make-ahead aspect is getting the beans trimmed and ready. Store your prepped beans in a sealed container for a couple of days before cooking. The rest of the prep takes less than five minutes!
- Food Safety: If you’d like more info on food safety check out this link.
More Simple Vegetable Side Dishes
- Melting Potatoes
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Southern Collard Greens
- Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
- Fajita Veggies
- Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Country Potatoes
- Tennessee Onions
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Roasted Green Beans
Roasted Green Beans - an often overlooked delight, and a delicious way to cook fresh beans. They come together quickly and they don't come from a can!
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 ounces pancetta, chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup shallots, thick sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF (218ºC).
- Divide the beans (2 pounds) in half and spread them out on 2 baking sheets. Do the same with the pancetta (4 ounces) and shallots (1 cup). Drizzle with olive oil (2 tablespoons) and sprinkle with salt (1/2 teaspoon) and pepper (1/4 teaspoon).
- Toss the mixture together, directly on sheets, to coat evenly. Spread everything out as a single layer.
- Bake in preheated oven, 18 to 20 minutes, or until the beans begin to brown and the pancetta is sizzling.
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Notes
- Prep- Since we are roasting these green beans, I want to make sure they are dried well before they go on the pan. After washing them I lay them out on a clean dish towel, in a single layer, then roll them up for about 5 minutes.
- Easy Clean-Up- Line your baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up.
- Roasting - When roasting these green beans I generally plan for 1 pound of beans per baking sheet (half sheet size). If I double the recipe, rather than crowding everything onto 1 sheet I use 2. This allows most, if not all of the beans and the pancetta to have contact with the pan and have enough space around everything, to allow the beans to actually roast rather than steam on the pan.
- Pancetta- This delicious Italian version of bacon gives great flavor to the bean, but you might not have it on hand. If you don’t have pancetta, you can use traditional bacon instead. To make roasted green beans with bacon, simply swap out the same amount of bacon for the pancetta. You want to use good pork bacon! Turkey bacon won’t give you the same flavor kick.
- Shallots - While these little gems come from the onions family, they have a milder, slightly garlicky flavor. I love shallots and use them often in my cooking. Yellow or White onions make a great substitute when you don’t have any shallots on hand. Simply use and equal amount of chopped onions to replace shallots if need be.
- Veggie Combos – Want more than a single note vegetable side? Try pairing green beans with some of your other favorite veggies. Roasted green beans and carrots is a great combo. Just julienne your carrots so they cook in about the same amount of time as the beans. Roasted green beans and potatoes is another classic combo. You can cut the potatoes into small chunks or slices. Some other great veggie options- either as a combo or on their own- include roasted broccoli and simple roasted peppers.
- Cheese Please - Another great way to add flavor to roasted green beans is cheese. Roasted Green Beans with parmesan really goes well with the pancetta. Another option would be feta. Start with about ½ a cup of grated parmesan or crumbled feta cheese and adjust to suit your taste. If you’re a feta fan, check out roasted garlic asparagus with feta. The vinegarette really plays well with the flavor of the feta cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8 of the recipe | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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I do this with frozen green beans mixed with other vegetables but the pancetta sounds good