Roasted Green Beans And Baby Red Potatoes Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Thoroughly wash the whole green beans and cut off the stems. Lay whole green beans on paper towels to dry.
• Thoroughly wash, do not peel, the baby red potatoes using a brush to scrub the eyes. If the potatoes are golf ball size or larger, cut them in half. Lay whole baby red potatoes on paper towels to dry.
• Gently spray 2 large flat baking pans with olive oil flavored cooking spray. (I use 9"X13" metal or glass pans).
• Lay the green beans in one pan. It's best if they all lay flat on the bottom of the pan.
• Lay the potatoes in the other pan, laying flat, not piled up on top of each other.
• Generously spray both pans of veggies with olive oil flavored (or butter flavored) cooking spray.
• Place the pans in the oven on the rack above center, but not on the top rack.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until roasted, slightly brown, and fork tender.
• If baked for 25 minutes and the vegetables are not as brown as desired, broil for two or three minutes, watching closely.
• Remove from oven, pour potatoes over the green beans, sprinkle with coarse ground salt, toss gently, and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Place the scrubbed and quartered potatoes in a saucepan along with the garlic cloves; cover with cold water.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• When the potatoes come to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes; drain immediately.
• Place the frozen beans in a 2-quart microwave safe dish, cover and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir the beans and microwave an addiitonal 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp tender.
• Return potatoes and garlic to saucepan, drizzle with olive oil and chicken broth.
• Toss to coat evenly, season with salt and pepper, add beans and basil; toss again.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Place the beans and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until tender, 6-8 minutes., Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain beans and potatoes; place in a bowl. Add onion and dressing; toss to coat.