a.k.a. the vegetable my Bigger Bug will eat. In droves. In heaping spoonfuls. Before he eats anything else on his plate. And then ask for seconds and thirds. Eat your veggies just took on a whole new meaning!!
I am almost embarassed to share this with you. I don't even know if it counts as a "recipe". But since you're already here, I might as well share my secret for the best green beans EVER. Go on, {try this} ... oven roasted green beans!!
oven roasted green beans
Baking dish + several cans of green beans (cut or french) DRAINED + several pats of butter + a sprinkle of garlic salt + several hours in your oven at 350* = caramelized stands of green bean loveliness. (Who ever thought I would write a green bean equation?!)
Stir them around a bit every now and then so that each green bean gets a shot at that dark brown caramelized perfection. This is not an exact science recipe (despite the equation above) ... you can bake these at 375* or even a little higher if you are baking something else at the same time.
I stock up at the grocery store when canned veggies are on sale. Since these cook down quite a bit, I usually use 3-4 cans for our 4 person family and there are no leftovers. For this round of pictures, I used the green and yellow wax beans and they were equally delicious. These pair perfectly with a rustic meat loaf, grilled chicken, steak or even burgers ... definitely my easiest, go-to side dish.
Thanks to my friend Karen for sharing her grandmother's cooking technique and for introducing me to my food pyramid best friend!!
Inspire Me Heather says
Hmm, I love green beans - thanks for the recipe!
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says
Looks good to me! I always thought you had to roast stuff on a high temp to carmelize. Can't wait to try it!
Amy Renea says
you know, I always think these look gross and then I can't stop eating them...yum yum!
keri @ shaken together says
I know ... these are not the most gorgeous things to photograph, but they are oh-so-good!!
{northern cottage} says
never done it this way and so gonna try it - thanks for sharing....is it really in there for a couple hours?
keri @ shaken together says
Yep, we really just put them in a while before our main dish is done and let them caramelize to perfection. You could probably crank the heat up some to speed up the process!
Megan Sloan says
Yum!! I sauteed green beans a lot for a side dish. Basically just burn 'em on the stove and season to taste. Yum yum!
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madge | the vegetarian casserole queen says
This is a nice change to the green bean casserole side dish! Can't wait to try it!
Eclectically Vintage says
French green beans are my favorite! Gotta try this caramelized goodness for them!
Sometimes it's the simple things that taste the best!!
Kelly
paige says
I love roasting veggies...but never thought of green beans. Sounds delish - thanks for sharing!
The Farmer's Daughter says
Wow! So simple--but looks so good! Thanks for sharing--I'll try it this weekend. My family loves green beans. . .
Liz Luscomb says
I'm coming at you from the "five days...five ways" link up.
This is a great idea that I never thought of before and this recipe will help me get rid of all the green beans from my garden! 😉 Thanks for sharing.
Debra says
Never done it this way. Looks yummy / going to try it!
Printabelle says
I never considered roasting canned green beans, I'll bet they are delicious. THanks so much for linking and I'm pinning this!
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says
Yum. I love green beans and have never thought about roasting them. Great idea!
Malory {Snips & Spice} says
This looks so good! Green beans are my favorite vegetable. I put this on my menu this week! Thanks for linking to the party!
Malory
http://snips-and-spice.blogspot.com/
Six Sisters says
Great idea, I had never thought of cooking beans this way! Thanks for sharing on our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". Hope you come back next week. -The Sisters
♥ Sonny ♥ says
I gotta try these.. Green beans are one of the few veggies I can have and yours look delish..
thanks so much for sharing the recipe with us.
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Sonny
Not Your Ordinary Agent says
I love love love green beans, especially fresh ones during summer! Please link up to Foodie Friday!
AmieAnn says
These look awesome.. and green beans are my fave! Can't wait to try this! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
diana fox says
I tried this and mine sriveled up to nothing and were way way over done.What did I do wrong? Lve this idea.
Thanks