Heart-Healthy Perfectly Roasted Green Beans
Transform your weeknight dinners with this 'Heart-Healthy Perfectly Roasted Green Beans' recipe, a simple yet flavorful side dish designed to nourish your body without compromising on taste. Fresh green beans are coated in a vibrant blend of olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of garlic powder, sea salt, and red pepper flakes, then roasted to golden perfection, achieving a tender-crisp texture with delightful caramelization. With just 10 minutes of prep, this low-calorie, nutrient-packed recipe is ideal for clean eating and complements any meal, from grilled chicken to hearty vegetarian mains. Ready in under 30 minutes, these oven-roasted green beans are the ultimate guilt-free, heart-healthy addition to your dining table—perfect for busy lifestyles or anyone seeking wholesome yet satisfying flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Wash the green beans under cold running water, then trim the ends. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel to ensure they roast beautifully.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, sea salt, and red pepper flakes. Toss until the beans are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
Spread the seasoned green beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they have enough space to roast and not steam instead.
Roast the green beans in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, checking occasionally, until they are lightly browned and tender-crisp.
Remove the roasted green beans from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a delicious and heart-healthy side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
293 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.2 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1102 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
