Add a bright, flavorful vegetable side to your meal rotation with this Lemon Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds recipe. Easy to make and full of zing, it elevates simple green beans into a crowd-pleasing side.
Keep the nutrients
Roasting in the oven is a healthy method for cooking vegetables: it preserves color and texture and prevents vitamins from leaching out the way they can when boiled.
Trimming the beans
Trim the stem ends of the green beans by lining them up and slicing off just the tougher stem portion. Leave the tapered, tender tips intact — they roast nicely and are pleasant to eat.
How to make garlic green beans
In a large mixing bowl combine olive oil, minced garlic, sliced almonds, the juice and zest of one lemon, and the trimmed green beans. Toss until the beans are evenly coated. Spread the beans in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with foil, parchment, or a silicone mat for easy cleanup, and arrange thin lemon slices over the beans.
How long does it take to cook fresh green beans?
Set the oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 400°F (about 200°C). Roast the green beans until they begin to brown and crisp at the edges, stirring occasionally so they cook evenly. Depending on your oven and how brown you like them, this will take roughly 15 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and serve warm.
Enjoy!
Dianna
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Lemon Garlic Roasted Green Beans with Almonds
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Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- juice and zest of one lemon
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F and move the rack to the middle position. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment for easier cleanup.
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Trim only the stem ends of the green beans, leaving the tender tips. In a large bowl toss the green beans with olive oil, minced garlic, sliced almonds, lemon juice, and lemon zest until evenly coated.
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Spread the beans on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and scatter the lemon slices on top. Roast, stirring occasionally, until the beans are browned and almost tender, about 15 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.
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originally posted March 23, 2020