Green beans and potatoes are an easy, quick side dish, perfect to prepare in all seasons. It’s a perfect combination of flavors, sure to please even children. Ideal for accompanying meat or fish main courses. You can then enhance them with even more flavor by adding extra virgin olive oil and garlic. Here are more ideas for tasty side dishes to prepare in a pan:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients to make Green Beans and Potatoes
- 10.5 oz green beans
- 7 oz potatoes (Weighed without skin)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
Tools
- Pot
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Peeler
- Pan
Steps to Make Green Beans and Potatoes
To prepare green beans and potatoes, first clean the green beans well by removing the ends and washing them thoroughly under running water. Then take a pot with plenty of water and put it on the stove. Add salt and when it boils, simmer the green beans for about 10 minutes. In the meantime, peel the potatoes and cut them into fairly small cubes. After 10 minutes, cook the potatoes together with the green beans for another 10 minutes. Once done, drain them in a colander. Take a pan, pour some extra virgin olive oil, and cook the green beans and potatoes for a couple of minutes over a fairly high flame, stirring gently with a wooden spoon. Add some salt and pepper to season them well.
This excellent side dish is ready to be served.
Storage and Tips
You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
If you want them more flavorful, you can add a clove of garlic.
