Description
A delicious and simple side dish guide featuring green beans and potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 pound potatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- Add the diced potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the green beans to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Drain the vegetables and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the drained green beans and potatoes to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or fish.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe