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.

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Questions

How long does Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds take?

As written, 30 minutes: 10 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (15 minutes): "Roast for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the beans are tender and beginning to blister."

What temperature do I cook Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds at?

For Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 3.

How hot is Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds?

Moderately. The heat in Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds low-carb?

A serving of Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup slivered almonds. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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