Tips for the perfect side dish

• Roast them on a cast-iron skillet for a perfect result.
• Let the skillet heat well; you will hear a nice sizzling sound.
• Use a high smoke point oil (avocado oil or butter) since we are roasting them on high heat.
• Add some seeds or chopped nuts; they complement the dish nicely.
• Cut them small if you wish. But make sure to adjust for the roasting time in the oven. They will roast faster.
• Serve them as a great healthy veggie snack.
• Make a double batch of them and store them in the fridge for later. They are just as delicious when chilled. So no need to heat them if you like!
• Check out the sections below for substitutes, various types of cooking, and more.
• The exact instructions can be used for frozen green beans; no need to thaw them first.
• This recipe is the basic for roasting any vegetables, so feel free to use any other vegetables you have on hand.

Substitutes

• Substitute fresh green beans with other fresh or frozen vegetables. For example, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, zucchini, cabbage, carrots, eggplant, or peppers. Or add on more veggies such as tomatoes, peas, kale, or spinach right before finishing the cooking time.
• Use onion, shallots, chives, or garlic and onion powder instead of fresh garlic.
• Substitute sesame seeds with finely chopped nuts such as walnuts, pecans, cashews, peanuts, or other nuts you like. Suppose you are allergic to nuts; substitute sesame seeds with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, or flax seeds. These will add a yummy nutty flavor to the dish.
• Add a dash of your favorite spices and herbs; chili, cumin, parsley, thyme, and basil. Or make it spicy using a hot red pepper flake or hot sauce.
• Use an oil with a high heat point, such as avocado oil, butter, ghee, or coconut oil.
• Substitute lemon juice with lime juice, orange juice, or vinegar.
• Or use a tablespoon of soy sauce or yogurt instead.

Equipment

How to store and reheat leftover green beans

What to serve with sesame-roasted green beans

• Serve them with oven-roasted or grilled salmon fillet(my favorite), steak, or chicken.
• They go well with casserole, stews, or other skillet main dishes.
• Serve them with hard-boiled eggs or scramble eggs for breakfast.
• Add them to other side dishes such as lentils, or other legumes, rice, quinoa, salads, soups, roasted vegetables, potatoes, or pasta.
• I served them as a side dish for dinner with my popular crispy moist Easy old fashioned salmon patties.