Melinda’s Garlic Green Beans
Melinda’s Garlic Green Beans: Simple, Flavorful, and Perfect for Any Meal
Some recipes prove that you don’t need a long ingredient list to deliver incredible flavor. Melinda’s Garlic Green Beans is one of those dishes—fresh, bold, and unbelievably easy. With just a handful of ingredients and a blender, you can transform plain green beans into a side dish that steals the spotlight at dinner.
These roasted green beans are coated in a silky garlic-infused olive oil sauce that bakes into every bite. They’re tender, aromatic, and full of rich garlicky goodness. Whether you’re preparing a weeknight meal or a holiday spread, this recipe fits right in.
And here’s the best part: the garlic sauce isn’t just for green beans. It’s a versatile kitchen go-to that works beautifully with salmon, chicken, roasted vegetables, and more.
Let’s get cooking!
🧄 Melinda’s Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients
12 oz package frozen whole green beans
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves
Salt (to taste)
🔥 Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Blend the garlic sauce: In a blender, combine the olive oil, garlic cloves, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Prep the beans: Place the frozen green beans in a baking dish—no need to thaw.
Pour and bake: Pour the garlic sauce evenly over the beans.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until tender and lightly golden.
Serve warm and enjoy the rich garlic flavor with every bite.
🌟 Bonus Tip: This Garlic Sauce Does It All
This sauce is so versatile that once you make it, you'll want to put it on everything! Try it:
Over salmon fillets before baking
Tossed with roasted or steamed veggies
Drizzled on chicken
Mixed into sautéed shrimp
As a base for roasted potatoes
One simple recipe—endless uses.
🍴 Why You’ll Love Melinda’s Garlic Green Beans
Just 4 ingredients
No thawing required
Oven-ready in minutes
Packs in rich, bold garlic flavor
Pairs beautifully with almost any main dish
Easy enough for weeknights, delicious enough for holidays—this recipe is a keeper.