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Sheet pan of roasted sweet potatoes and green beans, perfectly cooked and colorful.

Sheet Pan Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Green Beans

A quick, easy, and healthy dish combining sweet potatoes and green beans, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 2 large large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes For even cooking, cut into uniform cubes.
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed Can substitute with frozen green beans.

Seasonings and Oil

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided Use 2 tablespoons for sweet potatoes and 1 tablespoon for green beans.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon for sweet potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon for green beans.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Divided as well into sweet potatoes and green beans.
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme) Fresh thyme is recommended for flavor. Dried may be used as a substitute.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, along with the thyme sprigs.
  • Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan ensuring pieces do not overlap.

Roasting Sweet Potatoes

  • Roast the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

Add Green Beans

  • While sweet potatoes roast, toss the green beans in the same bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the sheet pan from the oven. Push the sweet potatoes to one side and add the green beans to the empty side.
  • Return to the oven and roast for an additional 12 to 15 minutes, until the green beans are crisp-tender.

Serving

  • Discard the thyme sprigs, toss everything together, and serve hot.

Notes

This dish pairs well with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or steak. For added flavor, drizzles with olive oil or balsamic vinegar before serving. It can also be customized by adding other vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6g
Keyword green beans, Healthy Side Dish, Roasted Vegetables, Sheet Pan, Sweet Potatoes
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