roasted green beans

1 pound green beans, stem ends snapped off
1 T olive oil
salt and black pepper

adjust oven rack to middle position, heat oven to 450 degrees. line rimmed baking sheet with foil, spread beans on baking sheet. drizzle with oil and toss to coat evenly. sprinkle with 1/2 t salt, toss again and distribute in even layer. roast 10 minutes. (if called for, add 1/2" thick wedges of red onion.)

remove baking sheet from oven. using tongs, coat beans evenly with seasoning mixture (see below), redistribute in even layer. continue roasting until dark golden brown in spots and starting to shrivel, 8 to 12 minutes longer. adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and any additional topping, and serve.

seasoning #1: combine 1 T balsamic vinegar, 1 t honey, 1 t minced fresh thyme, 2 medium thin-sliced garlic cloves in a bowl and set aside. after 10 minutes of roasting, toss beans with seasoning mixture, coating them evenly, and redistribute in even layer. continue roasting. after transferring to a serving dish, sprinkle with 1/3 c toasted and chopped walnuts.

seasoning #2: combine 1 T minced garlic, 1 t minced fresh ginger, 2 t honey, 1/2 t toasted sesame oil, and 1/4 t hot red pepper flakes and set aside. after 10 minutes of roasting, toss beans with seasoning mixture, coating them evenly, and redistribute in even layer. continue roasting. after transferrng to a serving dish, sprinkle with 4 t toasted sesame seeds.

seasoning #3: combine 1 t olive oil, 1 T lemon juice, 1/2 c drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (rinsed, patted dry, and coarsely chopped), 1/2 c pitted kalamata olives (quartered), and 2 t minced fresh oregano leaves in medium bowl. after beans are completely done roasting, add to bowl and toss well. adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. transfer to serving dish, top with 1/2 c crumbled goat cheese and serve.

combine all ingredients, set aside.