Description
A simple and delicious recipe for roasted green beans and baby potatoes featuring fresh herbs, garlic, and optional lemon juice and Parmesan cheese for a perfect flavor combination. This easy side dish is roasted to tender, golden perfection with a slightly crispy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
Seasonings & Additions
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for roasting.
- Combine vegetables: In a large bowl, place the trimmed green beans and halved baby potatoes.
- Add seasonings: Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables, then add the minced garlic, dried thyme or rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss ingredients: Toss all the vegetables and seasonings together until they are evenly coated with oil and spices.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Spread the coated vegetables out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even roasting.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 30–35 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until the potatoes are tender and lightly golden and the green beans are slightly crispy.
- Add finishing touches: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and, if desired, drizzle the vegetables with lemon juice and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Serve the roasted green beans and potatoes warm as a hearty and flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans and baby potatoes for the best texture and flavor.
- Feel free to swap dried thyme with rosemary or your favorite dried herb.
- Stirring halfway through roasting helps ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Lemon juice and Parmesan cheese are optional but add bright and savory notes.
- For a vegan option, omit Parmesan cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
