Topped with tangy feta and fresh lemon zest and dill, these roasted green beans and sweet peppers are super flavorful. This easy summer side dish requires only 8 ingredients and minimal hands-on time. Pair these roasted veggies with your favorite protein for a simple summer meal!
Summer calls for simplicity, especially when it comes to cooking! Sun-ripened summer produce doesn’t need much adornment so I love creating easy side dishes like this one. A simple roast intensifies the flavors of the green beans and colorful sweet mini peppers while also leaving them nice and tender. The finishing sprinkle of lemon zest, feta, and fresh dill lends flavor and a Greek vibe. Pair this vegetarian side dish with your favorite protein and you’ve got a simple yet delicious summer meal!
Why I Love this Roasted Green Bean Recipe
- Roasting intensifies the natural sweetness in both the green beans and the peppers leading to great flavor without much effort.
- The oven does most of the heavy lifting here leaving hands-on prep time minimal!
- The simple addition of fresh lemon zest, dill, and feta elevates this humble side dish, giving it a summery Greek vibe.
- I can easily turn this side dish into a meal by adding my favorite cooked protein like grilled tofu.
Notes on Ingredients and Substitutions
I used standard green beans (bush beans) from the farmers market but wax beans, Romano beans, and even long beans can be used here. If you’re using long beans, you’ll want to cut them into a few pieces so they’re easier to eat. To make this dish nice and colorful, I used a mix of mini sweet peppers (the “lunchbox” variety) but you can use an equal amount of any sweet pepper variety. If you use a larger sweet pepper like a red bell pepper, make sure to cut it into strips that are about 1/2-inch wide. The only thing keeping this roasted green bean recipe from being vegan is the feta cheese. For a vegan version, use a vegan feta or chopped kalamata olives instead.
For the full ingredient list, check out the recipe card below!
Roasted Green Beans and Sweet Peppers in 4 Easy Steps
More Easy Side Dishes to Enjoy This Summer
- Yellow Zucchini and Armenian Cucumber Carpaccio
- Cucumber Tomato Salad with Roasted Cashews and Mint
- Blistered Shishitos with Lemon Basil Cashew Cream
- Seared Asian Eggplant with Lemon Oregano White Bean Purée
Roasted Green Beans and Sweet Peppers with Feta and Dill
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Topped with tangy feta and fresh lemon zest and dill, these roasted green beans and sweet peppers are super flavorful. This easy summer side dish requires only 8 ingredients and minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1/2 pound mini sweet peppers
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 medium lemon, zested
- 1 handful fresh dill, chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Snap or trim the stem ends off the green beans then add them to a large baking sheet. No need to cut them into smaller pieces unless you really want to. Cut the sweet peppers into quarters and scoop out/cut out the seeds. Add them to the baking sheet with the green beans. Drizzle with the olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Toss the beans and sweet peppers then spread them out in an even layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 min until the veggies are tender and just beginning to caramelize.
Place the roasted beans and peppers on a serving dish. Sprinkle the lemon zest, dill, and feta over the top right before serving. Serve warm.
If you plan on having leftovers, I recommend adding the lemon zest, dill, and feta only to the portions you are planning on eating. Keep leftovers in an airtight container and re-heat for serving. Top warmed leftovers with some lemon zest, dill, and feta.
Notes
- Use vegan feta or chopped olives to keep this dish vegan.
- You can substitute 1/2 pound of any sweet pepper such as red/orange/yellow bell peppers, Jimmy Nardello peppers, or Cornito peppers. Make sure to cut the flesh away from the seeds and slice into roughly 1/2-inch strips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: side
Printing the recipe NOW!!! Yum!
Yay! So happy to hear! I hope you enjoy it Kelly! 🙂
Did this in the smoker for even more flavor. It was such a flavorful addition to our last cookout. Everyone got an extra portion.
I bet the smoker really took it over the top! So happy you enjoyed it 🙂
I love anything with feta, so I was so happy I came across this recipe. It was delicious. Thank you.
So happy you enjoyed it! I love pairing summer veg with feta and dill 🙂