Turmeric Roasted Potatoes with Green Beans

Soft, fluffy bites of potato, crisp on the outside, generously seasoned with spices and cheese are roasted with fresh green beans to create this side dish. 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 judgement 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.

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