Add a dash of flair to your holiday table with our take on classic green beans, all dressed in a tangy lemon-olive oil mix and adorned with sweet, caramelised onions. The crowning touch? A sprinkle of crunchy roasted almonds and creamy goat’s cheese for that extra ‘wow’ factor. This opulent side is ready in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect companion for your festive feast.

Time to cook: 20, Serves: 4-6, as a side

Ingredients:

• 500g (17.6oz) green beans
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 
• 2 red onions, finely sliced, we used 2 small red onions 
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar, or brown sugar 
• 50g (1.7oz) goat’s cheese 
• ½ cup roasted almonds, chopped 

Method:

Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the beans to the boiling water and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. 

Place the beans in a bowl. Pour 1 tbsp olive oil and the lemon juice over the top. Season with sea salt and black pepper and toss to combine. 

Heat the remaining olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium high heat. Add the onions to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes or until softened. Add the balsamic vinegar and coconut sugar to the pan. Stir to coat. Cook for a further 6-7 minutes or until golden and caramelised.

Arrange the green beans onto a serving plate. Top with the caramelised onions, goat’s cheese and roasted almonds.