Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds
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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves 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
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1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Spread 1 lb trimmed fresh green beans on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and scatter 4 cloves 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.
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Roast for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the beans are tender and beginning to blister.
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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.
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Remove from the oven, drizzle with 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.