Crispy Roasted Green Beans Recipe
I started really focusing on eating more healthy right after Christmas, which means that for the last 2 1/2 months, I’ve eaten a lot of vegetables. A lot. I like my veggies, but seriously, after awhile, the thought of another salad makes me want to head straight for the Krispy Kremes (which, by the way, happen to be right by the salt and vinegar chips in my grocery store).
So I’ve started getting creative with my vegetables, which has led to some flops (turns out I still think okra tastes like morning sickness feels, unless it’s fried, and if I’m going to eat fried food, it’s sure not going to be okra), but has also led to some really delicious and easy vegetable solutions. Also, these aren’t just a lower-calorie, lower-carb choice than potatoes, they cook faster and don’t involve scrubbing or cutting, which definitely appeals to the toddler within that gets to a half-hour before dinnertime and would rather eat Lucky Charms and watch TV than do one more responsible-adult thing.
You’ll need a pound of green beans (washed and trimmed), some extra-virgin olive oil (I’m using our lime olive oil, but lemon, garlic, chili, bacon, or just regular extra-virgin would work great, some garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Preheat oven to 425 and line with aluminum foil. In a medium bowl, toss the beans, oil, and spices until the beans are evenly coated.
Spread evenly over the baking sheet
and roast for 20-25 minutes or until crispy but not burned.
While the beans are cooking, whisk together the spicy mayonnaise ingredients (start with 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce and go from there–it gets spicy quickly!)
Serve the beans immediately with the dipping sauce.
Crispy Roasted Green Beans with Spicy Lime Mayonnaise
Recipe by Our Best Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 pound green beans, washed and ends trimmed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (I love our garlic, lime, lemon, or chili oils)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- SPICY LIME MAYONNAISE:
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 2-3 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425 and line with aluminum foil. In a medium bowl, toss the beans, oil, and spices until the beans are evenly coated. Spread evenly over the baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes or until crispy but not burned.
While the beans are cooking, whisk together the spicy mayonnaise ingredients (start with 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce and go from there–it gets spicy quickly!)
Serve the beans immediately with the spicy mayonnaise.
Makes 4-6 servings.
Quick Note from Sara!
Hey Boise friends!! I’ll be setting up shop in a local Boutique this week! The Holiday House Boutique happens 4 times a year where lots of fun vendors (home decor, children’s’ apparel, baked goods, holiday items, etc.) gather together for a fun open-house shop event. Grab some girlfriends and swing by! I’ll have our full line of olive oils, as well as some new goodies that will be hitting the Shop soon. I’ll also have a VERY limited supply of our brand new cook book (which doesn’t even release until next month.) If you want to grab one of those, I suggest you come on Thursday while I’m there! I’m keeping them with me, so you won’t find them if you don’t come during the hours I’ll be there. The boutique is open from 9-6 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week. You can come shop at any time, but if you want to catch me personally, I’m going to plan to be there at the very least on Thursday morning, probably around opening (but depending on when my baby wakes up that day- sorry to be vague!) and Friday 1-2. I’ll be popping in on Saturday as well, I’m just not sure what time. Be sure to follow me on Instagram (@ourbestbites_sara) and I’ll let y’all know! When I’m there I’ll have both cook books AND oil samples! Come have a taste and take some home if you like. Hope to see some of you there!