Roasted Frozen Green Beans

Author: Katie

My go-to holiday side: frozen green beans baked straight from the bag at 430°F. No thawing, washing or trimming, just 5 minutes of prep and 5 ingredients.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American-Inspired

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Ingredients

Servings: 3 people

1 pound (450 g) frozen green beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
pinch of pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 430°F (220°C).
Get rid of as much ice on the frozen beans as possible to ensure an even cook. Then add them onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or grease with a nonstick cooking spray).
1 pound frozen green beans
Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Use your hands to toss well.
½ tsp salt, pinch of pepper (optional), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Spread the frozen beans evenly so that touch each other as little as possible (see step-by-step photos)
Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Bite into one to check. Add 3 to 5 more minutes for extra browning.
Optional: Sprinkle with fresh herbs or parmesan cheese shortly before serving.

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Notes

Beans: use whole frozen green beans. I haven't tested this recipe with cut green beans. Use plain frozen green beans with no added sauce or seasoning.
Don't thaw: keep the beans in the freezer until the oven is fully preheated.
Serving Size: 1 pound of roasted frozen green beans serve 3 people as a side dish.
Bigger Batch: If you make a bigger batch, use a second baking sheet. Otherwise, the beans won't get roasted evenly.
Space out beans: this allows them to be cooked evenly instead of steaming up against each other, turning mushy.
Air fryer: 400°F (200°C), 10–12 minutes, shake halfway."
De-ice:Knock the bag on the counter to break up clumps, then tip the beans out a handful at a time and leave the loose ice in the bag. Don't rinse them. Water on the baking sheet makes them steam instead of roast.
To store: These beans can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Let them cool completely before storing them to keep their lovely texture. The best way to eat these beans is straight out of the oven.

Nutrition

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.