Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon

Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon

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Green beans provide fiber, vitamins C and K, and folate while being naturally low in calories. Roasting vegetables enhances their natural sweetness and creates appealing caramelized edges without added fats.
Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon

Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon

Recipe by Daily Disher

Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon features roasted baby potatoes and green beans tossed with crispy bacon and ranch seasoning for a flavorful, easy side dish.

Course: SideCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
4.0 from 8 votes
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

250

kcal

45

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved

    • 12 ounces green beans, trimmed

    • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix

    • 6 slices bacon, chopped

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

    • 0.25 teaspoon salt

    Directions

    • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. You will need a large baking sheet for this recipe.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved potatoes, green beans, and chopped bacon. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture.
    • Add the packet of ranch seasoning mix, salt, and black pepper to the vegetables and bacon. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
    • Spread the mixture out on the baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring even cooking and crispiness of the bacon.
    • Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the bacon is crispy.
    • Once cooked, remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm as a delicious side dish.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    These Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon transform simple vegetables into an irresistible side dish that’s packed with flavor and satisfying textures. Tender baby potatoes and crisp green beans get tossed with smoky bacon pieces and aromatic ranch seasoning, then roasted until the potatoes are golden and creamy inside, the green beans are perfectly tender-crisp, and the bacon is delightfully crispy. It’s the kind of crowd-pleasing side that works equally well for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings—and cleanup is a breeze with everything cooking on one sheet pan.

    4.0 from 8 votes

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