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A close-up of Thanksgiving green beans tossed with crispy bacon bits and sliced almonds in a rustic bowl.

Thanksgiving Green Beans for Busy Weeknights (Meal-Prep Friendly)

Enjoy delicious and healthy green beans this Thanksgiving without spending hours in the kitchen. This recipe is perfect for busy individuals and families looking for quick, nutritious meal solutions that can be easily prepped in advance.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed (or a 12-ounce bag of pre-trimmed green beans)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
Optional toppings
  • 1 chopped bacon optional
  • 1 toasted almonds optional
  • 1 Parmesan cheese optional
  • 1 lemon juice squeeze of, optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet pan
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Place the green beans on a large rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle with oil and add the salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread the green beans out in a single layer on the pan. For easier cleanup, you can use parchment paper, but it's not necessary. The green beans will caramelize more without it.
  3. Roast the green beans until they are tender, about 10-12 minutes. If you prefer them a little crispy and browned, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  4. Transfer the roasted green beans to a serving bowl. If you are using any optional toppings, add them now.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSodium: 118mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

This recipe is meal-prep friendly. You can trim and season the green beans ahead of time and roast them just before serving, or roast them and reheat gently.

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