Roasted Green Beans, Tomatoes & Anaheim Peppers

Prep: 10 minCook: 30 min2 servingsmediumAmerican
Roasted Green Beans, Tomatoes & Anaheim Peppers

A simple, colorful vegetable side dish that roasts green beans, cherry tomatoes, and peppers together with garlic and chicken stock. Bright, gently caramelized vegetables with savory depth from the stock. Serve alongside grilled proteins or roasted chicken for a fresh, light accompaniment. This one-pan method keeps the vegetables tender-crisp and allows their natural sweetness to emerge without fussy techniques.

Ingredients

2 servings
  • ½ lb green beans, fresh, cleaned, tips removed
  • 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
    grape tomatoes1:1neutral

    similar size and texture

    Full guide →
  • 1 Anaheim pepper or yellow banana pepper, seeds removed, sliced into rings
    poblano1:1heat

    adds mild earthiness

  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled, cut into chunks
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
    vegetable stock1:1vegan

    neutral flavor swap

    Full guide →
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Arrange green beans, tomatoes, peppers, and garlic in an oven-safe dish.

  2. 2

    Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Pour chicken stock over vegetables.

  4. 4

    Cover and bake until beans reach desired tenderness.

  5. 5

    Uncover if desired for additional caramelization.

Tips

Tip 1

For crisp-tender beans, check at 25 minutes; cover time yields softer results.

Tip 2

Uncover during final 5-10 minutes to lightly caramelize vegetable edges.

Tip 3

Use homemade or low-sodium stock to control saltiness in the dish.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days. Reheat gently at 300F to prevent further softening.

Make Ahead

Prep vegetables 1 day ahead. Assemble and bake fresh; do not pre-bake.

Serve With

Serve warm or at room temperature alongside grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as part of a vegetable platter.

See pairing guide →

Common Mistakes

Watch

Do not skip the cover during baking to avoid over-drying the beans

Watch

Do not use stock much warmer than room temperature to allow even cooking

Substitutions

Vegan Options

chicken stock
vegetable stock1:1vegan

neutral flavor swap

Full guide →

General Alternatives

Anaheim pepper
poblano1:1heat

adds mild earthiness

cherry tomatoes
grape tomatoes1:1neutral

similar size and texture

Full guide →
Find more substitutions →

FAQ

Can I make this ahead of time?

Prep vegetables the day before, but assemble and bake just before serving. The dish does not reheat well due to bean texture loss. Leftovers can be eaten cold in salads.

What if my peppers are thicker-walled?

Cut them into smaller pieces so they cook through in 30 minutes alongside the beans. Larger pieces may stay slightly firm.

How long does this keep refrigerated?

Up to 4 days in an airtight container. Flavor and texture degrade after day 2. Not recommended for freezing due to vegetable texture breakdown.