Description

This Savory Sweet Potato & Green Bean Tray Bake is a simple, flavorful, and wholesome one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender sweet potatoes and crisp green beans are tossed in a blend of olive oil, garlic, onion powder, and smoked paprika, then roasted to perfection. Finished with a squeeze of lemon juice and optional Parmesan cheese, this dish balances savory and sweet flavors beautifully while being easy to prepare and clean up.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
1 lb green beans, ends trimmed

Seasonings & Extras

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, and trim the ends of the green beans to prepare them for roasting.
Toss Vegetables with Seasonings: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes and trimmed green beans. Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Toss everything together well to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with the spices and oil.
Arrange on Baking Tray: Spread the seasoned vegetables out in a single layer on a large baking tray, making sure they have space to roast evenly and crisp up.
Roast the Vegetables: Place the tray in the preheated oven and roast for about 25-30 minutes, stirring or flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking. The sweet potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork, and the green beans should be crisp-tender and lightly browned.
Finish and Serve: Remove the tray bake from the oven. Drizzle the roasted vegetables with freshly squeezed lemon juice and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top if using. Toss gently to combine, then serve warm as a delicious and hearty side dish or light main course.

Notes

For extra protein, you can add cooked chickpeas or roast some chicken breasts on the same tray.
Parmesan cheese is optional; omit for a dairy-free version or sprinkle with nutritional yeast for a vegan alternative.
Make sure not to overcrowd the baking tray to help vegetables roast evenly and get crispy.
Sweet potatoes can be swapped for butternut squash or carrots for variation.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven to retain crispness.