Green beans and almonds are a classic combination, so I thought I’d try making a pesto with almonds to put my own twist on Green Bean Almondine. Green Bean Almondine is one of those dishes that I find myself loving sometimes and loathing others. When it’s done right, it’s so good! When it’s done wrong, those soggy little slivers of almonds bring absolutely nothing to the table.
green beans with lemon-almond pesto
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Serves: 6
Recipe Modified from: ohmyveggies
Ingredients
- cooking spray or olive oil mister
- 1½ lbs. green beans, trimmed
- ½ c. almonds
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Place beans on sheet in a single layer and spray tops with additional cooking spray. Roast for 15 minutes or until tender.
- Combine almonds, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in food processor and process until roughly chopped. Spoon over green beans before serving.
- Green beans and almonds are a classic combination, so I thought I’d try making a pesto with almonds to put my own twist on Green Bean Almondine. Green Bean Almondine is one of those dishes that I find myself loving sometimes and loathing others. When it’s done right, it’s so good! When it’s done wrong, those soggy little slivers of almonds bring absolutely nothing to the table.
Photo Credit: ohmyveggies