📍 Where this dish comes from: Jezreel Valley (kibbutz country), Israel
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This is about as fast and reliable as a vegetable side gets — green beans tossed with garlic and olive oil, roasted hot and fast until they pick up real color without turning limp.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 90kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs green beans trimmed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss green beans with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Roast 18–20 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 90kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 3g
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Health Benefits
- Green beans provide fiber and vitamin C at a very low carb cost.
- Garlic contributes allicin, a compound studied for cardiovascular support.
- A quick, hands-off side dish that pairs with virtually any main course.

