Green Bean and Sweet Potato Roast with Lemon and Parmesan Recipe
This Green Bean Tray Bake is a simple, nutritious, and flavorful roasted vegetable dish featuring tender sweet potatoes and crisp green beans seasoned with aromatic spices and finished with a touch of lemon juice and optional Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a healthy side or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
Seasonings and Others
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for roasting the vegetables evenly and achieving a nice golden color.
- Combine Vegetables: In a large bowl, place the diced sweet potatoes and trimmed green beans to prepare for seasoning and mixing.
- Season Vegetables: Pour the extra virgin olive oil over the vegetables, then add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat every piece with the seasoning evenly.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly onto a large baking sheet, making sure they are in a single layer to promote even roasting.
- Roast Vegetables: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking to ensure all sides get golden and the sweet potatoes become tender.
- Add Finishing Touches: Once the vegetables are cooked, remove the tray from the oven and drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice over the top, adding a fresh brightness.
- Optional Parmesan Topping: If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the warm vegetables before serving to add a savory depth.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spread the vegetables in a single layer without overcrowding the baking sheet.
- You can substitute smoked paprika with regular paprika or add a pinch of chili powder for a spicy kick.
- Parmesan cheese is optional; omit for a dairy-free version.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
Keywords: green bean tray bake, roasted sweet potatoes, healthy vegetable side dish, easy oven roasted vegetables, gluten free side
