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Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe

A big reason to choose certain recipes is because of the length of time they take. 30 minutes and under is a big benchmark for this. And guess what? This recipe fits the bill. You can be enjoying roasted green beans and carrots in just 30 minutes!

Need another reason to love this recipe? It is tasty way to get in some more veggies! You won’t have trouble getting the kids (or other loved ones) to eat their veggies if these are served on the dinner table.

When To Make This

This is the perfect side dish to add to the Thanksgiving spread. You basically get two dishes in one with this option.

You can make this recipe on a regular weeknight as well. Because this only requires 30 minutes, this is a top dish to make for the family in a hustle.

Ingredients

There are two obvious ingredients: green beans and carrots, but a couple spices that really pull this dish together:

• Olive Oil
• Garlic
• Lemon Juice
• Salt

These are simple spices and flavorings that you likely have on hand. That means during the hustle and bustle of a weeknight you can pull together this healthy and delicious side dish for you and your family.

Roasted Green Beans and Carrots Directions

Start by cleaning and cutting the ends from the green beans. Next, clean the carrots and peel off the skins. Then, cut the carrots in half. After, cut them lengthwise twice.

Add the green beans and carrots directly to a sheet pan. This is one of the best aspects of this recipe, minimal dirty dishes! On the mixture add the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt!

All that is left is to pop them in the oven!

That is how simple and easy this roasted green bean and carrot recipe is. You’ll be asking yourself why you haven’t made this sooner after seeing how many move veggies are getting eaten.

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Be sure to wash your veggies well before cutting and slicing. If you cut then clean any bacteria that was previously on the outside of the veggie will now be on the inside!
• You should be able to snap the ends of your beans off. Lining them up and cutting both ends off can be tedious.
• Roasted green beans and carrots have a toasted yet light flavor due to the lemon. If you prefer a flavor profile that is a bit more deep, just use a small amount of lemon juice.
• Using fresh lemon will provide more aroma but you can definitely use bottled lemon juice instead.

A Word From A Registered Dietitian

Making your veggies taste great is the best way for you and your family to actually eat them! the best way to prepare them is the way that is accessible and tailored to your specific family’s preferences. If you know nobody in your family will eat the green beans from this dish, skip them!

Simply make this recipe with the carrots. This ensure you are serving something that will not go wasted. Following a recipe to a tee isn’t that important if half of it will be wasted!

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Roasted Green Beans and Carrots with Lemon

Lauren Klein, MS RDN

Tired of having to spend all day in the kitchen and have your family still not eat their veggies? Try these Roasted Green Beans and Carrots with Lemon for a 30 minute veggie side dish!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4 People

Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Baking Sheet
• 1 Veggie Peeler

Ingredients

  

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• 5 Full Carrots
• 1 Cup Green Beans About 6.5 ounces
• 2 Teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Teaspoons Garlic Fresh or Jarred
• 1/2 Whole Lemon or 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt

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Instructions

 

• Clean all veggies. Preheat oven to 400 degrees farenheit.
• Snap off each end of beans. Use the veggie peeler to remove the skin of the carrots.
• Cut carrots in half lengthwise. Then, cut those pieces in half at the mid section. Place on baking sheet
• In a bowl combine: olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt.
• Drizzle the mixture over top of beans and carrots. Mix around to cover.
• Pop in the oven, once up to heat.
• About 10 minutes in, flip the veggies.
• Cook for 15 additional minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Quarter recipeCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10g

Keyword Carrot, Green Bean, Side Dish

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How to Cube Sweet Potatoes

In order to ensure your sweet potatoes are cooked evenly throughout your entire batch, you want to make sure they are all similar in size and shape. Sweet potatoes are easier to cut if they are a bit softer. Poke a couple holes in the potatoes and place them in the microwave for a minute. This will make them MUCH easier to cube.

Using a sharp knife, cut the potato in half lengthwise. Next, place the flat edge down on the cutting board. Now, make lengthwise slices in the width you would like. Once all of your potato is sliced up, turn them 180 degrees and slice again! They will now be in your desired cube shape.

Ingredients to Make Cubed Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer

Really, the only ingredients you need to make cubed sweet potatoes are the actual sweet potatoes! You could definitely improve the flavor with a couple more ingredients though!

If you want the ingredients to make the best cubed sweet potatoes in the air fryer use:

• Sweet Potatoes
• Olive Oil
• Garlic Powder
• Salt

Tools to Make Cubed Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer

To make cubed sweet potatoes in an air fryer you only need a few ingredients, and you likely already have them in your kitchen!

If you are searching for a recipe involving an air fryer, I am hoping you already own one! If you don’t, I recommend this Ninja air fryer. It goes on sale ALL. THE. TIME. $100 is a good price to pick it up at!

Beyond an air fryer you also need a good knife and a cutting board. Both are essential kitchen tools. If you don’t have both of these tools now, it’s worth it to invest a good set of each now.

What Temperature to Air Fry Cubed Sweet Potatoes At

Short answer: 350 degrees for 10 minutes then 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

Now here is the whole process. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Place your sweet potato cubes in the bottom of you air fryer in one layer. Air fry for 10 minutes. Once the 10 minutes are up, keep the potatoes in the fryer and pump up the heat to 400 degrees. Cook for an additional 10 minutes. So, in total, the cubed sweet potatoes will cook for 20 minutes!

Do You Need to Boil Sweet Potatoes Before Air Frying Them?

No! You do not need to boil sweet potatoes before you air fry them. You can just pop them right into the air fryer. They will still turn out soft, tender, and delicious!

How to Prepare Sweet Potatoes for the Air Fryer

Prepare your sweet potatoes for the air fryer by starting by cubing them. To learn how to do this, read the above section titled How To Cube Sweet Potatoes.

Next, you can put them right into the air fryer and cook them! This is the path with the least amount of ingredients and effort. Your end result will focus on the caramel flavors the are produced during the cooking process!

Another path you can choose is to add a couple ingredients with olive oil and seasonings. One of the most basic ways to dress up your sweet potatoes is by drizzling a healthy portion of olive oil on your potatoes and shaking on garlic powder and salt. Shake to coat evenly. Then, toss in your air fryer!

You could even experiment with other spices and herbs to find your favorite flavor combinations! If you have a few you love be sure to leave the combo in the comments below so everyone can give it a taste!

Ways To Use Air Fried Cubed Sweet Potatoes

There are SO MANY different ways you can use air fried cubed sweet potatoes!

• There is the obvious choice of making them to have as a side dish for any meal. They are easy and delicious (and an awesome carb option!)
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• If you make a Fall Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner, but don’t have enough room on the pan, make them on the side!
• You can use them as an ingredient in a casserole
• Once they are cooked, allow them to cool in the fridge overnight. The next day they will make a yummy snack filled with resistant starch!
• These make a great part of meal prepping

How To Store Cubed Sweet Potatoes

It is best to store your cubed sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Cubed Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 23 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 2 Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 Large Sweet Potatoes
• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Optional
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder Optional
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt Optional

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Instructions

 

• Preheat air fryer to 350 degree Fahrenheit. Clean sweet potatoes.
• Poke holes all over sweet potatoes and microwave for 1-2 minutes.
• Cube sweet potatoes and place in a medium bowl. Add optional olive oil, garlic powder, and salt if desired. Toss to evenly coat.
• Place in air fryer in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes. Shake.
• After 10 minutes, increase air fryer to 400 degrees and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

• Store in refrigerator in an airtight container

Keyword Air Fryer, Appetizer, Potato, Sweet Potato

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