Garlic-Roasted Green Beans with Shallots and Almonds

Ingredients

• 1 lb. fresh green beans
• 3 large shallots peeled, and cut into thin slivers
• 5 large cloves garlic, peeled and cut into thin slices
• 2 T olive oil
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 450F/230C. If the oven is already busy at a bit lower heat, you can still make this work; plan on roasting the beans a little longer.
2. Trim the green beans. If you’re using long, slender beans, slice them crosswise into about 2 inch pieces.
3. Peel the shallots and garlic, then cut them lengthwise into slivers. Don’t shave them too finely, or they’ll be done before the beans are.
4. Transfer the green beans, shallots, and garlic to a mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper, then toss with a wooden spoon until everything has a light, even coating.
5. Coat a roasting pan with nonstick spray or a mist of olive oil, then spread the vegetables out in one layer.
6. Roast for 12-15 minutes if the beans are thin, or a little longer for regular green beans, until the beans look lightly wrinkled and the shallots and garlic have turned pale golden.
7. Once the beans are ready, add more salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste, and serve right away.