Ina Garten garlic-roasted haricots verts are a quick 5-ingredient side that skips blanching. She tosses them with grated garlic and olive oil, then roasts at 425 degrees for under 10 minutes. Lemon zest right off the pan turns them into an easy weeknight or Thanksgiving side.
Grating the garlic on a Microplane is what makes this work. Sliced garlic burns at 425 degrees in 6 minutes, but grated garlic melts into the oil and coats each bean without scorching.
Source: Go-To Dinners (2022)
Ina Garten Garlic-Roasted Haricots Verts
Course: Side DishCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes8
minutes130
kcalCrisp-tender French string beans with a garlic-and-olive-oil coat, oven-roasted until the edges char, then tossed with lemon zest for a bright finish.
Ingredients
1 pound French string beans (haricots verts), stem ends removed
Good olive oil
3 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated lemon zest, to taste (1 lemon)
Directions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Season and roast: Put the string beans on a sheet pan and toss them with 3 tablespoons olive oil, the garlic, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Spread them out on the pan and roast for 6 to 8 minutes, until crisp-tender and starting to brown on the bottom. Zest the lemon directly onto the warm beans and toss with a spatula. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot or warm.
FAQs
Can I use regular green beans instead of haricots verts?
You can, but they need a few extra minutes in the oven since they are thicker. Add 3 to 4 minutes to the roasting time and check for browning on the bottom. Haricots verts cook faster and have a more tender bite, which is why the recipe calls for them.
How do I store leftover garlic-roasted haricots verts?
They keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them on a sheet pan at 400 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes so they crisp up again. The microwave works in a pinch, but they will not have that roasted edge.
Can I prep this ahead of time?
You can trim the beans and grate the garlic up to a day ahead, then store them separately in the fridge. The actual roasting takes under 10 minutes, so there is not much time to save by doing the cooking early.
Do I need a Microplane to grate the garlic?
A Microplane gives you the fine paste that coats the beans evenly, so it is the right tool here. A garlic press works as a backup. Mincing by hand leaves bigger pieces that can burn at 425 degrees before the beans are done.
Can I add other vegetables to the sheet pan?
Cherry tomatoes, sliced shallots, or asparagus work well alongside haricots verts at this temperature. Keep the pieces small so everything finishes at the same time. Adding too much to the pan crowds it, and that steams the beans instead of roasting them.
