Roasted Green Beans

These savory roasted green beans are packed with garlic, finished with crunchy almonds, and infused with the rich flavors of soy sauce and sesame oil.

Ingredients

• 1 (28 oz) bag cut, ready-to-use fresh green beans

• Olive oil, for drizzling

• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

• ½ cup soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 cup raw sliced almonds

• Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

• Extra soy sauce and sesame oil, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. Lightly drizzle a large baking sheet with olive oil.

3. Spread the green beans in a single layer on the baking sheet.

4. Drizzle the green beans with a little more olive oil, then season with:

   • Salt

   • Black pepper

   • Onion powder

   • Garlic powder

   • Dried oregano

5. Add the sliced garlic and toss everything together until evenly coated.

6. Drizzle the green beans with the soy sauce and sesame oil, tossing again to distribute the flavors.

7. Bake for 10 minutes.

8. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the raw sliced almonds evenly over the green beans.

9. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp and the almonds are lightly toasted.

10. Transfer to a serving dish. If desired, drizzle with a little extra soy sauce and sesame oil and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Serves: 6–8

This side dish pairs especially well with roasted chicken, steak, pork, salmon, or your favorite holiday meal.