Soft, fluffy bites of potato, crisp on the outside, generously seasoned with spices and cheese are roasted with fresh green beans to create these turmeric Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans.
I served this with the Honey Soy Chicken and my whole family enjoyed the meal. This is a very easy dish, the amounts for the spices are approximate, use your own judgment and adjust the amounts according to your family’s tastes.
Turmeric is the star in this dish, despite the small amount used. It takes just a pinch of turmeric to brighten the dish to a lovely yellow and add just a hint of something unexpected.
Turmeric is a fragrant and mellow spice, and I really enjoy what it adds to this recipe. However, if you don’t have it on hand, you can certainly skip it.
I’ve roasted potatoes using this same combination of spices, both with and without the turmeric. The dish is delicious both ways.
Turmeric Roasted Potatoes with Green Beans
Ingredients
- 4 large red potatoes cut into 3/4"-1" chunks, about 4 cups worth
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed and halved
- 3 - 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika if you have it
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup shredded Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with a silpat mat or parchment paper. (If you don't line it, grease the pan liberally with extra olive oil.) Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Toss the potatoes with a couple tablespoons of oil and then sprinkle generously with about 2/3 of the spices. Toss with your hands to make sure they are very well coated. Add about half of the cheese and toss well to distribute. Spread the potatoes across the prepared baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes. (Set a timer for 25 minutes.)
- While the potatoes begin roasting, prepare the green beans. Toss them with a tablespoon or so of oil and then sprinkle generously with the remaining spices. Toss with your hands to coat well. Add the remaining cheese and toss again to coat. After the potatoes have roasted about 25 minutes, remove from the oven. Add the green beans to the potatoes, stir with a spatula to combine and then spread them across the baking sheet.
- Return to the oven and roast an additional 20-25 minutes. When the potatoes are tender and slightly crisp, remove from the oven. The green beans should be tender with a slight bite remaining. Enjoy!
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{originally posted 6-13-13 – recipe notes and photos updated 1-28-15}
