Description
Ina Garten’s garlic-roasted haricots verts blend French culinary elegance with simple, robust flavors. Green beans roasted to crisp perfection will delight dinner companions and complement main courses with sophisticated charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil (good quality)
- 1 lb (454 g) haricots verts (French string beans), stem ends removed
- 3 garlic cloves, grated on microplane
- 1 lemon, freshly grated zest
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F with rack positioned in the middle for uniform roasting, ensuring optimal heat distribution.
- Bean Preparation: Wash and trim haricots verts, removing tough stem ends and creating uniform length for consistent cooking performance, arranging them in a single uncrowded layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Seasoning Technique: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil across beans, mincing fresh garlic cloves finely and distributing them evenly; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, using hands to ensure complete and gentle coating.
- Roasting Process: Place prepared sheet in preheated oven, roasting for 6-8 minutes while monitoring carefully to achieve crisp-tender texture with subtle caramelized edges.
- Finishing Touch: Remove roasted beans from oven, immediately zest fresh lemon using microplane, sprinkling bright zest over warm beans and gently tossing to integrate citrusy essence; taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed, serving promptly to maintain optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Roast for Precision: Achieve crisp-tender texture by watching beans closely during the 6-8 minute roasting window to prevent overcooking or burning.
- Spread Strategically: Use a single, uncrowded layer on the baking sheet to ensure each haricot vert caramelizes perfectly without steaming.
- Season with Finesse: Use hands to gently toss beans, guaranteeing even distribution of olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper for maximum flavor impact.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy beans right after roasting to preserve their ideal temperature, crisp texture, and vibrant lemon zest aroma.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg