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Roasted Green Beans

Name: Roasted Green Beans
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup pecan pieces; 2 tbsp chopped shallots; 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

All an everyday vegetable needs to become exciting again is a new way of preparing it. Rather than steaming, try this recipe for roasted green beans. They stay crisp-tender, but darken slightly, and benefit from the crunch of toasted shallots and pecans. Perfect as a side dish or a vegetarian starter.

Serves 4

Ready in 20 mins

Prep time 5 mins

Cooking time 15 mins

112 calories per serving

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Ingredients

> 1 lb fresh green beans

> 1 tbsp olive oil

> 1/4 cup pecan pieces

> 2 tbsp chopped shallots

> 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves

> 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Steps

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Trim the ends of the green beans and place on baking sheet. Toss beans with olive oil and spread out evenly on baking sheet. Roast for 8 minutes, then add pecans and shallots and continue roasting another 5 minutes or until beans are lightly browned and crisp tender. Remove from oven, sprinkle with oregano and black pepper before serving.