Roasted Harissa Green Beans

Roasted green beans with harissa are a crispy and delicious side dish with a touch of heat.  These harissa crusted green beans are the perfect complement to a simple roasted chicken or addition to your favorite veggie packed Buddha Bowl!

Plus, these roasted harissa green beans are gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, vegan, keto friendly, and Whole30 compatible!

Roasted Green Beans with Harissa Sauce

Harissa is an African chili-based paste made with chili peppers, bell peppers, and a few spices.  It is definitely a bit spicy, but an excellent way to add flavor to roasted green beans.

If you like spicy foods, you have to try this harissa green green bean recipe!  The simple 3-ingredient harissa lemon sauce adds a spicy kick to the roasted green beans while not being overpowering.

Not a fan of spicy foods? Make these green beans with our homemade mild harissa paste.

First, arrange the washed green beans on a parchment lined baking sheet and roast in the oven for 10 minutes.

While the green beans are roasting, mix together harissa paste, avocado oil and lemon juice to make the harissa sauce.

Remove the roasted green beans from the oven, and top with the harissa sauce.

Ensure all green beans are coated with the harissa sauce and roast for 10 more minutes.

Transfer crispy roasted harissa green beans to a serving dish and enjoy!

Why this green bean recipe is a healthy choice:

• Two key ingredients in harissa, chili peppers and sweet bell peppers, are an excellent source of antioxidants.  Did you know that some of the foods we eat can help fight inflammation?  (learn more about anti-inflammatory foods)
• Veggie recipes prepared with a healthy oil helps your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins
• One simple way to eat more veggies is to make them delicious!  Want to learn more?  Check-out our research-based post on easy way to eat more veggies
• Moderate amounts of healthy fats, like those found in avocado oil, are considered part of a healthy lifestyle (learn more about what what fats are considered healthy by nutritional experts)

Easy Roasted Green Bean Side-Dish

It takes less than a minute to whip up the lemon harissa sauce that adds a delicious, spicy kick to these roasted green beans.

Tips & Tricks for Spicy Roasted Green Beans with Harissa

• Line baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup
• Make sure you taste your harissa it before you cook with it!  Harissa is supposed to be spicy.  However, the level of spiciness varies widely and you may need to increase or decrease the amount of harissa depending on personal taste.  I like to use Trader Joe’s Harissa Paste
• Regular green beans can be used in place of french style haricot verts.  However, you will likely need to increase the roasting time
• Do not use frozen green beans in place of fresh for this recipe.  Frozen green beans will be too soggy, even after roasting.  Have you ever wondered if frozen veggies are as healthy as fresh?  Check out this post comparing vitamin content in fresh and frozen veggies!

Roasted Green Beans with Harissa Recipe

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