Oven Roasted Green Beans with Cashews

This is an excellent side to the Paprika Roast Chicken. You can put the green beans and the chicken in the oven at the same time (different racks - chicken on top, beans underneath) - which means while it is all cooking - you are relaxing and enjoying time with your family.

As I am deathly allergic to cashews, I made it with almonds and thought the effect equally delicious...but feel free to experiment with different nut combinations...

Roasted Green Beans and Cashews Gourmet | February 2009

2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
3/4 cup salted roasted cashews (3 ounces), chopped
1/2 cup chopped shallots (about 4 medium)
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in lower third.

Toss green beans with cashews, shallots, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then spread evenly in a large 4-sided sheet pan.

Roast, stirring occasionally, until green beans are tender and nuts are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.