Easy and delicious Balsamic roasted green beans makes a healthy side dish to any meal. The green beans are roasted in the oven with spices and a balsamic glaze and then topped with some crispy almonds.
- 1 ½ pounds green beans, washed and ends trimmed
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
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Preheat the oven to 425°F (220C).
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Trim the ends of the green beans and place them on a baking sheet, with the sliced shallot and garlic. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle the salt and ground black pepper over the green beans and stir to coat.
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Spread the green beans out in an even layer and roast in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, stirring half way through.
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Take out the baking tray after 10-15 minutes and drizzle with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and top the green beans with the slivered almonds. Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the slivered almonds are a light golden brown, be carful not to burn them.
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Top the roasted green beans with the reserved 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, some more sea salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!