Roasted Green Beans with Almonds and Lemon
Roasted Green Beans with Almonds and Lemon are a simple, elegant way to elevate your veggie game. Tender green beans are roasted to perfection, tossed with toasted almonds, and finished with fresh lemon juice for a light and zesty side that’s full of texture and flavor.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 69kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds green beans trimmed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ cup almonds sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper right on a baking sheet. Spread them out in a single layer for even roasting.
- Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. The beans should be tender and start to blister around the edges.
- While the beans are roasting, toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir often and remove them once they’re golden and fragrant — they toast fast!
- Once the green beans are out of the oven, drizzle them with the lemon juice and sprinkle over the zest.
- Toss everything together, then top with the toasted almonds. Serve while warm for the best texture.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Dry the beans completely and give them real space on the pan. Wet or crowded beans steam instead of roast, and there's no fixing that once they're in the oven.
- Watch the almonds closely once they hit the skillet. They go from golden to burnt in seconds.
- A pinch of red pepper flakes tossed in with the beans adds heat without changing anything else about the recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 5g