This Roasted Green Beans Almondine might be the best recipe for green beans! Fresh green beans and almonds are baked to perfection with crispy panko - no boiling or blanching beans!
If you are looking for green beans recipes, try our air fryer green beans or the chicken and green beans stir fry next!
Why You'll Love This Roasted Green Beans Almondine
If you’re looking for an easy green bean recipe for Thanksgiving, you have to try these oven-roasted green beans almondine! My kids devour the whole batch every time.
I’ve made classic green beans almondine so much easier by roasting everything in the oven—no need to blanch the green beans first! Tossed with garlic, crispy panko, and crunchy almonds, these roasted green beans are full of flavor and seriously hard to resist.
They’re simple enough for a busy weeknight dinner but special enough for your Thanksgiving or holiday table. Once you try them, they might just become your new favorite green bean side dish!
-maria doss
★★★★★
"I made these green beans tonight and I followed the directions exactly. I was afraid the green beans wouldn’t get tender but they were perfect! So simple and yet fantastic!"
-JOLIE
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Green beans almondine is a classic French side dish made with tender green beans and toasted almonds. It’s simple yet elegant, with a lovely contrast of textures and colors.
Traditional recipes involve blanching the green beans, sautéing them in butter, and toasting the almonds separately before bringing everything together. I’ve simplified the process by roasting the green beans in the oven, then topping them with buttery almonds and panko for a deliciously crispy finish. No blanching or extra pans needed! It’s an easy, fuss-free way to make green beans almondine with all the flavor and texture you love.
Tips for Success
- Pat the green beans dry before roasting. Excess moisture can prevent them from browning nicely.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Use a large baking sheet for one pound of green beans so they roast evenly and develop those delicious caramelized edges.
- Feeding a crowd for Thanksgiving? You can easily double this green bean almondine recipe. Just divide the green beans between two large baking sheets to give them enough room to roast.
- Use one pound of fresh green beans for this recipe. Look for beans that are firm, bright green, and similar in size so they cook evenly.
FAQ'S
No, you can roast green beans straight from raw—no boiling or blanching needed! This saves time, cuts down on extra dishes, and gives you beautifully roasted beans with lightly blistered, caramelized edges.
Green beans are tender enough to cook through in a hot oven. Skipping the boiling step also keeps them from absorbing excess water, helping them roast up crisp-tender instead of soggy.
1. Dry the beans well: After washing and trimming the fresh green beans, pat them completely dry with paper towels. Excess moisture can cause them to steam instead of roast.
2. Don’t overcrowd the pan: Spread the beans in a single layer on a large baking sheet, leaving a little space between them. This helps them roast evenly and develop those delicious caramelized edges.
3. Roast at high heat: I recommend roasting at 450°F for about 20 minutes, tossing the beans halfway through. They’re ready when tender, with lightly blistered and slightly charred edges.
Yes, you can use frozen green beans for this roasted green beans recipe, but they may not turn out quite as crisp as fresh ones. Here are a few tips to help them roast nicely:
1. Thaw completely and pat dry: Thaw the frozen green beans, then pat them dry with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible. This helps them roast rather than steam.
2. Allow extra cooking time: Frozen green beans may take a little longer to roast than fresh ones, so check for tenderness and lightly browned edges before removing them from the oven.
3. Spread them out: Arrange the beans in a single layer on a large baking sheet, leaving space between them. This allows moisture to evaporate and helps the beans roast more evenly.
Before roasting, trim off the stem ends of the green beans. To save time, line up a handful of beans on a cutting board and slice across the stem ends with a knife. Repeat with the remaining beans until they’re all trimmed. Want to skip the prep? Look for pre-trimmed fresh green beans in the packaged produce section of your grocery store.
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Roasted Green Beans Almondine
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 large garlic cloves thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat oven to 450F.
- Roast beans. Spread the green beans on a baking sheet. Add 1½ tablespoons olive oil, 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss to coat, then spread the beans in an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes.👉 Meanwhile, combine ¼ cup sliced almonds, ¼ cuo panko, and remaining ½ tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl.
- Top. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and toss the green beans. Arrange them in a single layer, moving them a little closer together. Sprinkle the almond-panko mixture evenly over the top.
- Finish. Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 10 minutes, or until the almonds are golden brown. Watch them during the last few minutes to make sure the almonds don’t get too dark.
- Serving. Serve hot, using a flat spatula to gently lift the green beans and their crispy almond-panko topping onto a serving dish.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
How To Make Roasted Green Beans with Almonds?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
🦃 Looking for more easy vegetable sides for Thanksgiving? Don’t miss my oven-roasted butternut squash, roasted baby carrots, and creamy Yukon Gold mashed potatoes!
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Emalda
We made this green beans last night and there was no leftovers!
Jolie Egusa
I made these green beans tonight and I followed the directions exactly. I was afraid the green beans wouldn’t get tender but they were perfect! So simple and yet fantastic!
Maria Doss
Love to hear that - Maria ❤️