This is another really simple recipe that produces unique results. Green beans and onions are roasted at high heat and seasoned with lemon and herbs. Chopped marcona almonds finish the dish.
The first time I made the recipe, I tossed the raw green beans onto the pan and threw them in the oven. It tasted great, but the green beans turned an unattractive shade of drab green. I figured out that blanching the green beans before roasting allows them to keep their vibrant green color.
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Yum! These look great Sara!
I love Marcona almonds, although they are kind of more expensive then the regular almond. I guess it worth it, since I find the taste is more delicious then the regular almond.
I have made this exact recipe many, many times and is a regular around here.
Oh WOW! love the colors.. & thanks for the tip of blanching the beans first. I have never bought the marcona almonds.
That looks totally awesome. I saw some Marcona almonds for sale recently and now wish I had dished out the dough for them!
Good call on the blanching. Such a simple dish, but it really brings out the freshness of the components. (Of course, I am a green bean lovah :)
Such a great recipe! This has been a hit in my house before. Your photos are always lovely as well.
Delicious and simple...Perfect for summer!
Sounds excellent! I will look for marcona almonds - not sure I've tried those yet!
I've done the same thing with a recipe I've cut out. They look delicious!
I adore Marcona Almonds! YUM
I have never cooked with marcona almonds - I tend to eat them before they find their way into a recipe. This sings summer and I love the idea of blanching them first. Lovely.
Great idea with the blanching, these look fabulous!
i agree that blanching them is key to retain that color! marcona almonds are my absolute favorite - they are oily and crunchy and delicious. If only they weren't so expensive!
healthy and tasty! yumyum!
These beans look delicious!
A wonderful dish!
Very unique recipe - looks good!
This looks so good!! I've never roasted green beans. I usually just steam them. I can imagine they taste wonderful when roasted. I'm adding this to my to-make list!
Good Morning!
Great recipe!
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The green beans look delish. Thanks for the tip regarding blanching!
I love any veggie roasted!
I've never tried or even heard of Marcona Almonds...I will have to look for them.
Your photographs are beautiful per usual!
Oh how gorgeous!! Love this side dish!!
They look great!
Yep, this recipe has pretty much all my favorite things in it. A trip to TJs for Marcona almonds may be in order soon!
Hope you had a nice 4th!
Looks absolutely stunning with almonds and caramelized onions :)
I love roasted green beans... Great tip to blanch them first.
I usually steam them a bit before roasting because I like the texture better!
These look great! Love the texture and crunch from the almonds.
I'm so glad you made this recipe. It looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.
What a lovely dish, and I always loved almonds with string beans, okay I live in the NE now and that is what they call them!
I will have to look for these, as restaurants kitchen buy cheaper versions, and I bet I can find them online or in Whole Foods? Wegmans?
Sara these look great!
Gorgeous! I make something similar with regular almonds but never thought of using marcona almonds--wonderful idea.
I've done that too, found recipes on the back of the chosen one, that ended up being even better than the original one!
I love this idea. YUM. Seriously YUM.
Marcona almonds are so good.....also reminds me of the salad you and I made from Sunday Suppers w/ the dates & marconas....so good!
I love green beans with almonds and onions. It is so simple and elegant every time!
Mmmm, my guys really enjoy green beans..this would be a nice change from the norm for them.
~ingrid
so beautiful!
Looks wonderful! I have just gotten into the habit of blanching too, makes all the difference in the world.
Aren't roasted vegetables the best? We do it with everything now, even peas, and both my husband and daughter who hate veggies eat them without even a face or fuss.
that looks like an easy way to make an impressive looking dish! thanks for the tip about blanching.
I love green beans and this is such a great way to dress them up - yum!
Sometime it's the best recipes that are made by accident :) I've never had marcona almonds but am eager to try them now!
I love green beans, this is a new way for me to eat them.
This looks like a wonderful side dish! I love any vegetable roasted...especially with onions.
I roast a lot of vegetables, but I've never done green beans. I just bought some at the farmer's market this weekend and just steamed them and tossed them with sauteed garlic and oil. Now I wish I had tried roasting them. I'll have to pick up some more this weekend and try this.
Mmmm...marcona almonds
green beans look wonderful!
This looks wonderful Sara! The colours are amazing I must remember your tip re-blanching!
mmmm..this looks delicious...love green beans with almonds! I thought the onions were grilled chicken when I looked at it the first time...which makes me think adding a little grilled or roasted chicken would make this a perfect meal! :D
This recipe was definitely fate. It looks delicious.
Pretty! I bet you could do the same with asparagus.
Hi Sara
Delicious green beans. Beautiful colours and great photo x
These green beans look terrific...love the simplicity of it and yet so yummie!
Green beans are my fave veggie, but I've not had Marcona almonds. I love roasted veggies, any kiind.
A recipe that never should be existed..like a movie title, impossible to turn out wrong with green beans, onions and herbs :)
Cheers!
Gera
Oh yum. Marcona almonds on anything would make me happy. I love the combination of green beans and almonds and haven't made it yet this summer. Soon I will!
Good call on the blanching, I'm glad it helped preserve their appetizing colour!
I don't think I've ever had a marcona almond... am I missing a lot??
Yummy, that looks great! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Fabulous! Love marcona almonds too.
LL
This is so funny. The same thing has happened to me when I've saved a page from a magazine. I end up making an entirely different dish.
I too have tried roasting green beans and they turned out brown. I'm glad you've solved the problem.
I've been traveling with no internet access and I've missed everyone. It's so nice to be back.
Sam
This is one of our favourite green bean recipes. Yours look so lovely, I'd like to eat them right now!
love marcona almonds!! love this simple dish sara! beans are just perfect :)
This is such a delicious recipe Sara. I tried it last week and everyone loved it. Such a good meal and it was even child friendly... weird.
Hope to see you posting again soon. You definitely have a talent.
Bill M.
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