Oven Roasted Green Beans And Potatoes (Quick And Easy!)

Oven roasted green beans and potatoes has only a few simple ingredients and is a great addition to add to the dinner table. Crispy potatoes that are golden brown are mixed with tender green beans for a flavorful side dish that is perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.

 

Why We Love Roasted Green Beans And Potatoes

• Tasty Side Dish– This recipe is a workhorse made with simple ingredients. This is an easy side dish to add to the dinner table you and your family can enjoy over and over.
• Easy Recipe For Healthy Dinners– I am always on the lookout for easy ways to make vegetable recipes that my whole family will love. This easy recipe is a simple side dish that is also healthy and I feel good adding to our main dishes.

Ingredients For Roasted Green Beans And Potatoes

• 6 large red potatoes rinsed, dried and cubed with skin on, about 1 1/2 pounds. If you are using small potatoes you want to cube them into about 1-inch pieces.
• 1 pound fresh green beans rinsed, dried and ends trimmed. Use fresh vegetables and not frozen green beans for this recipe.
• 1½ tablespoons olive oil divided
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder – fresh garlic can also be used, you will need about 2-3 cloves diced fine. If using minced garlic, use 1- 1 1/2 teaspoons of minced garlic.
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon salt divided, or add more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided, or add more to taste

How To Make Roasted Green Beans And Potatoes

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Wash, dry and evenly cut the potatoes into about one inch cubes.

2. Rinse and dry the green beans well, then snap off the pointy ends. You can use kitchen sheers like I have, a sharp knife or if they are fresh enough just snap the ends off.

3. In a large bowl add 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Mix the spices and oil well together. Add the cubed potatoes to the oil and spices and mix well until the potatoes are evenly coated in oil.

4. Place the green beans in the same large bowl you used for the potatoes, no need to wipe it out first. Add 1/2 tablespoon (about 1 1/2 teaspoons) oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Mix well until the green beans are fully coated with oil then set to the side.

5. Place the potatoes on a large baking sheet in a single even layer. Roast the potatoes in the oven for 15 minutes.

6. Flip the potatoes with a spatula, then add the green beans evenly to the pan. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown and the green beans are tender.

Easy Flavor Variations

I’ve used a basic every day seasoning blend, you can use a premixed blend if you prefer. I recommend swapping out the paprika, garlic, and parsley for about a tablespoon of the seasoning mix of your choice.

If the seasoning blend you choose has salt, I’d skip the salt and add it at the end after tasting the green beans and potatoes to taste. Some seasoning mix ideas to try:

• Ranch Seasoning
• Lemon Pepper Mix
• Seasoning Salt
• Greek Seasoning
• Italian Seasoning
• Taco Seasoning Blend
• Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend
• Cajun Seasoning

Other Easy Green Bean And Potato Variations

Squeeze Some Lemon Juice– A squeeze of lemon juice at the end can really bring out even more flavor. I usually use about half a lemon. I really love serving this version with slow cooker BBQ chicken thighs and homemade creamed corn for a complete dinner.

Add Parmesan Cheese– Sprinkling parmesan cheese adds a little bit of saltiness to these potatoes and green beans in the best possible way!

Can I Swap Out The Potatoes For Other Kinds Of Potatoes?

Red potatoes can be swaped out for yukon gold potatoes or fingerling potatoes in this great recipe. You can also use any of the baby potatoes, as they all work well when roasted.

Russet potatoes can work, but I find are not the best choice for this recipe. They will take a little longer to roast to become tender which can be frustrating if you are trying to get dinner on the table fast. Russet potatoes also really need to be soaked after being cubed in COLD water for at least 30-60 minutes before drying them and roasting them.

If you have a few extra potatoes try the crispy potato pancakes or these Instant Pot red skinned mashed potatoes as another great side dish for dinner.

Do I Need To Boil The Potatoes Before Roasting?

No, if you use red, yellow or fingerling potatoes their is no reason to boil before roasting them. Boiling can decrease the cook time for a starchier potato like russets.

Do I Need To Blanch The Green Beans Before Roasting?

You don’t have to blanch the green beans before roasting them as the roasting cooks them plenty for a quick side dish.

Blanching can help green beans to hold their shape a little better if you are making these green beans for meal prep. Green beans after roasting tend to lose their shape and texture when eaten as leftovers but blanching them first can help them keep the texture.

Blanching can also help to make green beans more tender, especially if you have a thicker, waxier green bean.

To learn how to blanch the green beans before roasting them, check out this article.

How Long Will Green Banes And Potatoes Last?

Expect this side dish will last for about 3-4 days when in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator.