Coconut Free Crispy Smoky Paprika Green Beans

These green beans are the kind of side dish that disappears fast — smoky, a little spicy, and blistered to perfection with just the right amount of char. The trick is preheating the sheet pan so the beans hit a screaming-hot surface the moment they go in, which means they roast and blister instead of turning soft and steamy. Garlic-infused oil coats every bean in savory depth, while smoked paprika does the heavy lifting on flavor, giving you that almost-grilled quality without firing up a grill. A hit of fresh lemon juice at the end cuts through the richness and makes everything pop. Many packaged or restaurant-prepared vegetable dishes sneak in unexpected oils or sauces that can be hard to track, but this one is refreshingly straightforward — every ingredient is right there in the bowl. Optional cayenne and scallion greens let you dial up the heat and freshness to your liking. Serve these straight from the oven while they're still crackling, and don't be surprised when people start picking them off the platter before dinner is even on the table.

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