Oven Roasted Green Beans
These oven roasted green beans are a simple, elegant side dish that pairs beautifully with just about any protein. Easy enough for a weeknight but special enough for company!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 113kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves* chopped
- 1 clove garlic grated or finely minced
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the green beans with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic. Spread them in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 10 minutes. Stir the green beans and sprinkle the slivered almonds evenly over the top.
- Continue roasting for 6-8 minutes, until the green beans are tender-crisp and lightly browned in spots and the almonds are toasted.
- Transfer the green beans to a serving platter. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and drizzle with the lemon juice. Toss gently and serve immediately.
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Notes
*Rosemary can be substituted for the thyme (or a combination of both may be used).
Storage Tips
Let the oven roasted green beans cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. They'll keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg