Do I have to preheat the oven?

It is important to preheat the oven because you want a hot oven otherwise the green beans don't get as browned and will lack that delicious roasty toasty thing that happens that I was talking about in this recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts .

I do not have a large sheet pan. What do I do?

Even with the large rimmed sheet pan that we recommend, the sheet pan will be pretty full, so it is important to let the green beans roast in an even layer undisturbed for several minutes before you stir them. This will give them a chance to brown where they are touching the sheet pan. If you do not have a large pan, use two smaller ones, and rotate them halfway through the roasting time.

How do I know when they are done?

The best way to tell if they are done is to eat one. But be careful because they will be very hot. If they are soft but still have a nice crispy toothsome bite, they're just perfect. Transfer all that deliciousness to a serving platter and this will become a vegetable side dish your family loves.

Roasted Green Beans With Almonds

Description

This recipe for Roasted Green Beans with Almonds is a simple and classic way to prepare green beans for a side dish.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Toss beans, garlic, almonds, oil, thyme and salt in a large bowl. Spread out on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring the beans once or twice until the beans are softened and blistered in spots and the almonds are browning, 15 to 17 minutes.

Notes

If you do not eat almonds you can omit them or substitute another chopped nut, such as walnuts or pecans.

Feel free to substitute yellow wax beans for some or all of the green beans.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2/3 cup
Calories: 88
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 201 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 3 g