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Skinnytaste Roasted Green Beans with Caramelized Onions

Roasted Green Beans with Caramelized Onions

Arif
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Oven-roasting and stovetop caramelization
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
  • 2 large Vidalia onions peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for caramelizing onions
  • Olive oil spray for roasting green beans
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). This high heat will help the green beans roast perfectly.
  • Caramelize the Onions: In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions, season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to brown (about 10 minutes). Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for another 30 minutes until the onions are deeply golden and caramelized, stirring frequently.
  • Prepare the Green Beans: While the onions are caramelizing, spread the trimmed green beans on a baking sheet. Lightly spritz them with olive oil spray and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Roast the Green Beans: Place the baking sheet with the green beans into the preheated oven. Roast for 16-18 minutes, flipping the green beans halfway through for even cooking. They should be tender-crisp with a slight char on the edges.
  • Combine and Serve: Once both the green beans and caramelized onions are ready, transfer the green beans to a platter and top them with the caramelized onions. Serve hot as a side dish.

Notes

Make Ahead: The caramelized onions can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving.
Onion Substitutes: If you don't have Vidalia onions, you can use yellow onions, shallots, or red onions for a different flavor profile.
Optional Add-Ins: For extra flavor, you can add a clove of garlic minced during the last 5 minutes of caramelizing the onions or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving):

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
Protein 3.5g
Carbohydrates 19g
Fat 2.5g
Saturated Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Fiber 5g
Sugar 10g
Sodium 18mg
Potassium 310mg
Vitamin A 20%
Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 4%
Iron 8%