Roasted Green Beans with Almonds

These roasted green beans with almonds are an easy and sophisticated French-inspired side dish.

Green beans and almonds are a match made in ingredient heaven. The first time I tried the inimitable combo was when my aunt-in-law made this Cookie + Kate recipe. As a beginner cook at the time, she was proud of herself for making such a classy side dish for our lunch – and I was equally impressed, reaching for seconds and thirds from the platter.

The snappy green beans were complemented perfectly by the crunchy, garlicky almond topping, while lemon juice added a touch of brightness.

I remembered about this brilliant preparation just in time for this year’s Thanksgiving lineup. But instead of blanching the green beans like the classic French recipe, I decided to roast them because the caramelization adds so much flavor to the vegetable.

The Recipe at a Glance

This side dish comes together in 2 simple steps. First, you roast the green beans (a.k.a. “string beans” and “haricots verts“) at a high temperature until they are a bit blistered. While they’re cooking, you make the almond topping by toasting sliced almonds in olive oil, along with shallots, garlic, and lemon juice.

How to Make Roasted Green Beans with Almonds

Find complete instructions with ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.

Step 1: Season the Green Beans

Place your green beans on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss with your hands to coat evenly.

Step 2: Roast the Green Beans

Arrange the green beans in a single layer. Bake in a preheated 425ºF oven until golden brown and slightly blistered, about 20 minutes total.

Step 3: Make the Topping

Meanwhile, toast the almonds in olive oil over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. Then add minced shallots and garlic, and cook for another few minutes. Turn the heat off and stir in lemon juice.

Step 4: Serve the Green Beans

Transfer the beans to a serving platter and scatter the almond mixture on top.

How to Serve Green Beans Almondine

Part of the reason I’m obsessed with this recipe is that these beans are as delicious hot as they are at room temperature. They are perfect for Thanksgiving, and work well with hearty main courses like shepherd’s pie, Italian tomato tofu, and tempeh marsala.

Make-Ahead + Storage Tips

These beans are best served the same day as they’re made. The dish can be prepared up to several hours in advance, though, and simply reheated in the microwave. You can keep it at room temperature for up to 1 hour, or in the fridge if you need more time. I do not recommend freezing roasted green beans because they will become soggy.

More Easy Side Dishes…

• Cast Iron Skillet Asparagus
• Lemony Sautéed Cauliflower
• Pan-Fried Zucchini with Caper Relish
• Maple Roasted Carrots

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