Lemon roasted potatoes and beans
Lemon roasted potatoes and beans feature earthy potatoes and fresh green beans, enhanced by tangy lemon juice. This easy roasting method yields crispy potatoes and tender beans, perfect for any meal.
Cook time 55 min
Prep time 10 min
Ingredients:
5 potatoes1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup green beans
Lemon roasted potatoes and beans is a simple yet flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a side dish for a special meal. The tangy lemon juice complements the earthiness of the potatoes and the freshness of the green beans, making it a delightful and healthy option. With a handful of ingredients, you can easily create this delicious and nutritious dish.
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it's hot enough to roast the potatoes and beans.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into wedges of similar size to ensure even cooking.
3. Mix the Olive Oil and Lemon Juice:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Whisk them together until well blended.
- Add the potato wedges into the bowl with the olive oil and lemon juice mixture. Toss until all the potato wedges are evenly coated.
- Season the potatoes with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring each wedge is well seasoned.
- Spread the seasoned potato wedges in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 20 minutes.
- While the potatoes are roasting, trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into desired lengths.
- After the potatoes have roasted for approximately 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Add the green beans to the sheet and toss them gently with the potatoes using a spatula. Ensure that the green beans are coated with the leftover olive oil and lemon juice mixture from the potatoes.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast the potatoes and green beans together for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy at the edges and the green beans are tender.
- Once done, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Transfer the roasted potatoes and beans to a serving platter. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or a light dusting of lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Serve hot as a delicious side dish to complement your main course, or as a satisfying vegetarian entrée.
There you have it - a delightful dish of lemon roasted potatoes and beans. The zesty lemon flavor combined with the roasted potatoes and tender green beans makes for a perfect side dish or a light main course. Enjoy your meal!
Lemon roasted potatoes and beans FAQ:
Initially, roast the potatoes for about 20 minutes. Then, add the green beans and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy and the beans are tender.
The potatoes are done when they are golden brown and crispy at the edges. You can also poke them with a fork to check for tenderness; they should be soft and easily pierced.
Use a large baking sheet to ensure the potato wedges and green beans are spread in a single layer. This allows for proper roasting and prevents steaming.
Yes, you can substitute other vegetables like asparagus or bell peppers. Adjust the roasting time as needed based on the vegetable's cooking requirements.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Tips:
- Make sure to cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly.
- You can parboil the potatoes for a few minutes before roasting to reduce the cooking time and make them extra crispy.
- Feel free to add herbs like rosemary, thyme, or parsley for extra flavor.
- Toss the green beans in with the potatoes halfway through the roasting process to keep them tender yet slightly crispy.
- For a more robust flavor, you can add minced garlic or onion powder to the olive oil and lemon juice mixture.
Nutrition per serving
4 ServingsCalories 210kcal
Protein 6g
Carbohydrates 50g
Fiber 7g
Sugar 4.34g
Fat 16g
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