Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes

Roasted green beans and potatoes have been a dish for centuries. People in the South would add some ham or ham hock to their green beans and potato roaster to make a whole meal. This is a great dish to make that is quick and easy and will do well for any occasion, including simply dinner.

This dish will provide you with your daily dose and vitamins and minerals that you need for your body while also fulfilling your need for vegetables. It only needs a few simple ingredients to become a healthy and satisfying dish that you and your family will love for years to come.

Green beans and potatoes are a very classic combination that has been enjoyed for generations. When roasted together, they create a beautiful blend of textures and flavors that will leave you wanting more. The green beans become crispy and tender, while the potatoes become soft and creamy. The dish is then topped off with a variety of seasonings, including garlic, salt, and pepper, which add depth and complexity to the flavors.

Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes are also incredibly versatile, since this dish can be served as a side dish with any type of meat or seafood, or even enjoyed as a main dish for a light and healthy meal. As we stated before, you can even add in some ham and make this a full meal from the get-go. You can also add in other vegetables, including onions and carrots, to make it even more delicious and healthy for you to eat. You can try different seasonings and spices also to make it your very own dish.

Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes is a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish or a light and satisfying meal, this dish is sure to please. So why not give it a try and see for yourself why it has become such a beloved dish for many generations?

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Why I love Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes?

• Easy side dish idea
• Made with fresh green beans.
• Great side dish for a weeknight dinner or holiday feast.
• Affordable to make.

Do green beans need to be blanched before roasting?

You will not need to blanch the green beans for this recipe. You will find you will sear the green beans in the skillet and then finish them off in the oven as directed in the recipe.

Should you parboil vegetables before roasting?

You will not parboil the potatoes or the green beans for this recipe. There are some recipes that do par boil the vegetables first before roasting. It helps to create a tender but flavorful recipe. But for this recipe, it is not required.

What can I add to green beans to make them flavorful?

Adding seasonings, onions, bacon, and other ingredients will always enhance green beans. For this recipe, the potatoes and seasonings are a great compliment.

Also, roasting helps to bring out the natural flavors of the green beans.

How to serve Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes?

Pair your vegetable side dish with meatloaf, pork chops, or even your favorite chicken dish. This recipe is so versatile so feel free to make any main dishes you want.

Or serve up the potatoes and green beans with cornbread and create a meal in one in this recipe.

Tips:

• Make sure to trim your green beans before you go and cook them.
• Evenly slice the potatoes so you get an even cook on the potatoes.
• Cooking the onions in a skillet helps to release tons of flavor and enhances the potatoes and green beans.
• Use an oven-safe skillet so it can go from stovetop to oven easily. Or reach for a casserole dish to bake the potatoes and green beans.

Variations:

• Cooking sliced onions in a skillet helps to release tons of flavor and enhances the potatoes and green beans. Toss it in and bake with the green beans and potatoes.
• Use a different flavor of potatoes. Just make sure to dice it up evenly for the recipe.
• Top with shredded cheese once the potatoes and green beans are done. Mozzarella is great or even parmesan cheese.
• Add in some diced cooked bacon to enhance the flavor even more.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes
• Green beans
• Olive oil
• Garlic powder
• Paprika
• Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2. Add the potatoes to a large mixing bowl and drizzle with 2 Tbsp of the olive oil.

Step 3. Sprinkle the potatoes with paprika, Italian seasoning, 1 tsp of garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.

Adding paprika.

Adding garlic powder.

Adding Italian seasoning.

Toss to combine.

Step 4. Place the potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

Step 5. In a mixing bowl, toss the trimmed green beans in the remaining olive oil, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.

Adding the olive oil.

Adding the garlic powder.

Step 6. After 15 minutes, remove the potatoes from the oven and add the green beans to the tray. Bake for an additional 25 minutes.

Serve warm!

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How to store Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes?

Leftover beans and potatoes can be stored in a container in the fridge for 4-5 days. You will find the green beans will soften a bit once they are refrigerated.

How to reheat Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes?

Reheating the side dish can be done in the microwave, skillet on the stovetop or warm it up in the oven. If you reheat in the oven then you will cover with foil to help prevent the veggies from drying out.

Can I make ahead Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes?

It is recommended to make this the day of when you want to eat it. You will find the veggies once cold it will be a different and softer texture. Feel free though if you want to make it a day in advance if you need.

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