This is hardly a recipe. More of a formula, really. Fresh green beans + olive oil + salt + pepper. So simple. So delicious.

I like green beans steamed and plain, without a touch of anything. But this way- roasted to perfection- I love them. Soft in the center, crisp on the edges. You’ll be popping them like french fries and wondering how something so good for you could be so crazy good.

Roasted Green Beans

INGREDIENTS

fresh green beans, ends trimmed
extra virgin olive oil, enough to coat
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray (or line with parchment paper).

2. Drizzle olive oil over green beans and toss to coat. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly caramelized and crisp-tender.

(Adapted from Food Network)