green beans and potatoes Recipe
This comforting side dish pairs tender green beans with seasoned potatoes for a vibrant, healthy accompaniment to any meal. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this dish is easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Equipment
- 1 large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 colander
- 1 peeler (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 ½ pounds potatoes, diced Preferably Yukon Gold or red potatoes.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme Or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme.
- 1 lemon juiced Optional for serving.
Instructions
- Start by cleaning and preparing your vegetables. Trim the ends off the green beans and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, until they start to become tender.
- Add the green beans to the pot with the potatoes. Cook both for another 5-7 minutes until the beans are bright green and the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes and green beans in a colander and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
- Return the drained potatoes and green beans to the pot. Add salt, black pepper, and thyme. Stir gently to combine and ensure the vegetables are coated with the oil and seasonings.
- Allow the mixture to cook together for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to enhance the flavors.
- Serve hot, optionally drizzled with lemon juice for a fresh taste.
Notes
For added flavor, you can include chopped onions or bell peppers when sautéing the garlic.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated gently before serving.
Feel free to customize the herbs and spices to your liking; rosemary or oregano work well too.