Recipe: Roasted Green Beans

ROASTED GREEN BEANS

"Mature supermarket beans, the kind available in November, can be tough and dull. Roasting them "reverses the aging process," according to Cook's Illustrated magazine. It brings about a caramelized, full flavor, despite their wrinkled appearance."

1 pound green beans, stem ends snapped off
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
Pinch of pepper, or to taste

Adjust oven rack to middle position; preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; spread beans on baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; use hands to coat evenly. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, toss to coat, and distribute in an even layer.

Roast 10 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven. Using tongs, redistribute beans. Continue roasting until beans are dark golden brown in spots and have started to shrivel, 10 to 12 minutes longer.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, transfer to serving bowl, and serve.

Makes 6 to 8 servings
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 14, 2009