Oven Roasted Green Beans with Garlic Soy Glaze
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Oven Roasted Green Beans with Garlic Soy Glaze

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  9 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A delicious and authentic chicken recipe for Oven Roasted Green Beans with Garlic Soy Glaze, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.

Ingredients

  • • 1 pound green beans (, trimmed)
  • • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • • 4 cloves garlic (, sliced)
  • • 2 tablespoons soy sauce ((or tamari for a gluten-free option))
  • • 1 tablespoon chicken stock ((or rice wine, or water))
  • • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • • 1/2 teaspoon cornflour

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Preheat oven to 230 degrees C (450 F).

2
Phase 2

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup, if needed.

3
Phase 3

Dry the green beans thoroughly with a paper towel. Spread onto the baking sheet. Pour on olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss to mix well. Shake the pan and use a pair of tongs to arrange the green beans into a single layer, to ensure even roasting.

4
Phase 4

Bake for 12 minutes, until browned and almost tender.

5
Phase 5

While baking the green beans, prepare the garlic sauce. Mix soy sauce, chicken stock, sugar, and cornflour in a small bowl.

6
Phase 6

Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm. Add garlic. Stir for a minute or until fragrant. Add the soy sauce mixture. Let cook until boiling. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens.

7
Phase 7

Pour the sauce over the green beans. Toss to mix well. Place them back into the oven and let bake for another 2 to 4 minutes, until the sauce is caramelised.

8
Phase 8

Serve warm as a side dish.

9
Phase 9

You can cook these green beans ahead and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for a day. Reheat at 180 C (350 F) in the oven or microwave until warmed through.