How to make roasted green beans with potatoes

Name: How to make roasted green beans with potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 500 grams (1 lbs potatoes), washed, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) cubes (approximately 4-5 middle-sized potatoes ); 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon dry Italian herbs (optionla); pinch black pepper; 250 grams ½ lbs green beans, washed, trimmed and cut into sticks; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced; 1 tablespoon greshly squeezed lemon juice

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Are you looking for a recipe on how to make roasted green beans with potatoes? You have come to the right place! Let's make perfectly seasoned roasted potatoes and tender green beans for dinner.

roasted gren beans and potatoes served on a white plate

Why do we love this green beans and potatoes recipe?

Bringing something nutritious and delicious to the dinner table every night of the week isn't easy. And this is why I like this easy recipe so much.

Healthy. This plant-based meal is a great way to introduce more fresh vegetables into your family's diet. Potatoes are a great source of vitamin C and vitamin B6. Green beans provide folate, vitamin C, and vitamin A. They are also a great source of dietary fiber which is so important for our gut health.
Family-friendly. This meal is a great option for a casual weeknight dinner or as a tasty side dish for a large family gathering or special occasion. This is a great recipe that the whole family will enjoy, even the picky eaters.
Easy to make and cost-efficient: This meal is an excellent choice when you need to cater to a large crowd without breaking the bank.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need for this recipe:

Fresh green beans. Fresh string beans are the best, but if you have frozen beans on hand, they will work fine.
Potatoes. Yukon gold potatoes are considered the best for roasting, but I personally prefer little baby potatoes. However, any potatoes will work in this recipe, including red potatoes, russet potatoes, or Dutch creams.
Extra virgin olive oil.
Lemon juice. Fresh is the best.
Spices: garlic powder, sweet paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

ingredients needed to make baked green beans potatoes

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How to roast potatoes with green beans

Start by preheating your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Peel and cut the potatoes into small bite-sized pieces. If you have fresh potatoes or baby potatoes, keep the skin on. Just make sure you wash the potatoes thoroughly.
Prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper.
Put the potatoes into a large mixing bowl, add spices, olive oil, and mix well so all potato pieces are covered with spices and oil.

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Place the potatoes on a baking tray, distribute them evenly on the tray. Keep the bowl unwashed.
Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes.
While potatoes are baking, cut the fresh green beans into 2-3 cm (1 inch) long sticks.
Now add the green beans to the bowl, add more olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice, and mix well to combine. Set aside.

After 20 minutes take the tray with potatoes out.
Add the beans to the potatoes, once again making sure everything is evenly distributed.

green beans ready to be roasted with potatoes

Bake for 10 minutes until the potatoes are fully cooked and are nice and golden.

roasted green beans and potatoes served ready to be enjoyed

How to serve green beans with potatoes

Enjoy a vegetarian meal. These roasted green beans with potatoes are a complete meal on their own.
Make a salad. Add some crumbled feta cheese to make a hearty salad for a family gathering.
Perfect side dish. Serve it with your favorite meat dish. Baked Greek chicken, lamb cutlets, fish, or pork chops are all great options.

Variations:

Use sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes if you prefer.
Add some crispy bacon pieces along with green beans to potatoes to make it a hearty side dish.
Use any other herbs and spices you like. Ground cumin and coriander are great options.
Add some red pepper flakes to spice the dish up.

How to store roasted green beans and potatoes

This recipe is perfect for meal prepping. Simply store the baked potatoes and green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, and enjoy them as a quick and easy meal throughout the week.

close up shot at beans and potatoes on a plate

How to reheat

To reheat, simply put the potatoes and green beans in a frying pan with a splash of olive oil and warm them up while stirring frequently.

Do I need to blanch green beans before roasting?

No, 10 minutes will be enough for the beans to cook through. Even if we cook them for a shorter amount of time, they still would be delicious and crispy.

Can I use pre-cooked potatoes?

Yes, you absolutely can. If you have leftover cooked potatoes, you can use them in this recipe. Skip the first 20 minutes of roasting and add the green beans together with the potatoes from the beginning and bake for 15 minutes.

Do I have to peel the potatoes?

Potatoes have the most amount of their vitamins in their skin. If you happened to have nice new potatoes with thin skin, there is no need to peel them. Just make sure to wash them properly with a vegetable brush.

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