Lemon Roasted Green Beans with Almonds

inspired by epicurious.com
 
This is a fresh twist on green beans amandine.
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 pounds green beans, trimmed

1 onion, peeled, cut into 8 wedges
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

sea salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon (packed) finely grated lemon peel
1/2 cup coarsely chopped slivered almonds or roasted regular almonds
 
Preparation:

Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 450°F. Spray 2 large rimmed baking sheets with nonstick spray. Combine green beans, onion wedges, and marjoram in large bowl. Drizzle with oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Toss; divide between prepared sheets.

Roast vegetables 15 minutes. Reverse sheets. Continue to roast until beans are tender and beginning to brown in spots, about 10 minutes longer.

Transfer vegetables to bowl. Add lemon juice, grated lemon peel, and half of chopped almonds. Toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.