Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds

Name: Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Tender-crisp green beans roasted with olive oil and garlic until lightly caramelized, then finished with toasted slivered almonds for crunch. A simple, clean side that pairs with almost any protein.

30 minEasyServes 4130 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Spread 1 lb trimmed fresh green beans on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and scatter 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves over the top. Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss everything together and arrange in a single layer.
3

Roast for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the beans are tender and beginning to blister.
4

Scatter 1/4 cup slivered almonds over the beans and return to the oven for 4 to 5 minutes until the almonds are toasted and golden.
5

Remove from the oven, drizzle with 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Questions

How long does Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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