Description
Lemon Rosemary Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans is a vibrant and flavorful side dish featuring tender baby potatoes and crisp-tender green beans roasted with fresh rosemary, garlic, and zesty lemon. This easy-to-make recipe combines simple ingredients for a healthy, aromatic dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
Seasonings & Oils
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting.
- Prepare Potato Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine halved baby potatoes, olive oil, chopped rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly until the potatoes are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Roast Potatoes: Spread the coated potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes to begin tenderizing and coloring the potatoes.
- Toss Green Beans: While the potatoes roast, place the trimmed green beans in a separate bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Add Green Beans to Potatoes: After 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Add the prepared green beans to the potatoes on the sheet. Stir gently to combine and then spread everything out evenly again.
- Roast Together: Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue roasting for an additional 15-20 minutes. Roast until potatoes are golden brown and tender, and green beans are crisp-tender.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the fresh and zesty roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Use fresh rosemary for the best flavor, but dried rosemary can be substituted if fresh is unavailable.
- If using larger potatoes, cut them into smaller uniform pieces to ensure even roasting.
- Feel free to adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice or garlic according to taste.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For added crispiness, spread vegetables in a single layer without overcrowding the baking sheet.
