green beans and roasted red potatoes

32 oz. green beans, with ends snapped off
1/2 large onion, chopped
oregano or italian seasoning
3 medium tomatoes, chopped

Boil green beans for 1 minute to turn dark green, then strain and immediately transfer to a big bowl of ice water (this is called blanching).  Next, toss the green beans with chopped tomatoes and onion, ~1tsp. dried italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, and a drizzle of olive oil (~3 tbsp.) in a large baking pan.   Cover with foil and bake at 425 degrees (or 350 for longer) for 20 minutes.  Remove from oven and stir beans.  Place back in oven and bake another 20 minutes until tender. 

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For the roasted red potatoes, cut potatoes in half and place in large baking pan (aluminum or glass...doesn't matter).  Drizzle with olive oil.  Add some salt, pepper, dried rosemary, and minced garlic and bake at 350 degrees (or higher temp. for less time) for ~1hr. or until tender.  Stir a few times during baking.

Serve these wonderful sides with some roasted chicken or other protein and you have a delicious meal!