Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes

Beautifully roasted green beans and potatoes feature savory gems of tender potatoes with crisp edges – the perfect pairing for a tasty side dish!

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Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes: the Best Simple ‘n Tasty Side Dish

‘Tis the season for… roasting! And roasting, we shall. Today, we’re making the most perfectly cooked green beans and potatoes—think tasty crunch, while still roasted with a touch of tenderness. The potatoes are soft and tender on the inside, roasted and just a bit crisp on the outside.

Let’s grab our finest, freshest green beans, our favorite potatoes, and head on to the kitchen. We’re getting ready for the holidays—side dish-style

The #1 Secret Ingredient

The secret ingredient for making the very best roasted potatoes and green beans? Soy sauce for just the green beans. Yep, you heard me.

Soy sauce gives an interesting subtle twist, another layer of saltiness that tastes so sophisticated in these green beans. It allows the green beans to have a distinct & delicious flavor while still complementing the roasted potatoes.

My mom taught me this trick growing up—just a splash while cooking leaves the green beans with a tasty other-level of umami. YUM.

Grocery List for Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes

This roasted potatoes and green beans recipe is so easy to make, with most of the ingredients already in your pantry. With just the right amount of seasoning, a touch of spice, and one secret ingredient, you’ll soon enjoy the best roasted potatoes and green beans.

For the potatoes:

• Small potatoes
• Olive oil
• Italian seasoning
• Paprika
• Salt & pepper

For the green beans:

• Green beans
• Olive oil
• Salt & pepper
• Soy sauce

How to Make Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes

Learn how to roast potatoes and green beans the simple & easy way. The result? Perfectly roasted potatoes that are creamy, and green beans that are just a bit crisp and oh-so good.

First, preheat the oven to 400°F. Then, line a baking sheet with greased foil.

Prepare the Potatoes

Wash and dry the potatoes. Then, cut into ½-inch cubes or halves.

Next, transfer the potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Coat with oil, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper.

Roast the Potatoes

Stir to fully coat potatoes in oil and seasonings. Voila! Isn’t it beautiful?

Then, pour the seasoned potatoes into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.

Prepare the Green Beans

While the potatoes are roasting, it’s time to move onto the green beans. Wash, dry, and trim green beans.

Pour green beans into a large mixing bowl with oil, salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Stir to coat.

Flip the Potatoes, then add Seasoned Green Beans

Once the 15-minute timer goes off, remove the hot baking sheet of potatoes from the oven, carefully. Then, flip each potato over.

Now, transfer the seasoned green beans onto the hot (!) baking sheet. Make sure to evenly disperse the green beans for even cooking.

Roast Green Beans with Potatoes

Bake for about 15-20 more minutes. Then, enjoy the best roasted potatoes and green beans! 

Why Should I Make This Recipe for Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes?

• Simple ingredients – we’re not using anything crazy fancy or needlessly complicated—it’s basic pantry ingredients for delicious flavor
• Easy prep – Just a few minutes of prep, no rush needed to prepare this recipe
• Well-balanced flavor – by adding a bit of spice to our potatoes, and another flavor of saltiness to our green beans, both components balance each other out wonderfully
• Easy to customize – want your potatoes to be spicy? Add some cayenne. Want your roasted green beans and potatoes to be sweet? Add in a few splashes of maple in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Customize this recipe to your liking.

More Fall-Inspired Recipes

• Maple Brussels Sprouts
• Apple Bread Recipe
• Protein Oatmeal
• Pumpkin Donuts
• Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
• Blistered Green Beans
• Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Tools You Need

• baking sheet
• tongs
• food scale
• measuring spoons

I’ve Bean Thinking About You

Your feedback, comments, Instagram pics, and emails mean so much to me. So thank you for stopping by. Erik and I wish you and yours a lovely holiday season. ‘Til our next cooking adventure…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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📸 Did you have fun roasting green beans and potatoes with me? If you make it, take a pic and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #beamingbaker & tag @beamingbaker. I’d love to see it! 📸

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• Maple Glazed Carrots
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