Description
A comprehensive guide to preparing delicious green beans for your Thanksgiving feast, covering ingredients, cooking temperatures, and helpful tips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the trimmed green beans with olive oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Spread the green beans in a single layer.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender-crisp and slightly browned.
- Stir in toasted slivered almonds, if using, before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of butter along with the olive oil.
- If you prefer softer green beans, roast for an additional 5 minutes.
- To toast almonds, spread them on a dry baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, green beans, side dish, holiday recipe, roasted vegetables, easy recipe