This Crispy green beans roasted to crispy perfection with spices and a crunchy panko breadcrumb topping. A holiday favourite side dish that is super easy to make, with no par-boiling required.
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1 ½
pounds
green beans, washed and ends trimmed
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2+1
tablespoon
olive oil , divided
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- zest of 1 small lemon
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Preheat the oven to 425°F (220C).
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Trim the ends of the green beans and place them on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and stir well. Sprinkle the salt, garlic powder, ground black pepper and optional chili flakes over the green beans and toss to coat. Spread them out to an even layer and roast in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, stirring half way through.
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Stir together the panko breadcrumbs and the reserved 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
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After roasting the green beans for 10-15 min, sprinkle over the panko breadcrumbs. Roast for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the panko breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy.
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Grate some lemon zest over the roasted green beans and top with some more sea salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!