Fresh green beans and new potatoes are springtime favorites, abundant at farmers markets and bursting with flavor. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, there are endless possibilities for creating delicious dishes with these versatile ingredients. From classic boiled or steamed preparations to more creative skillet or roasted recipes, this article will guide you through the best ways to cook fresh green beans and new potatoes, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
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GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES
A good side dish when your guests are vegetarians and meat lovers. (As in my house.)
Provided by Krista B.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat combine potatoes, green beans, thyme, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and 3/4 cup of broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl blend remaining broth and cornstarch. Stir in parsley; add to potato mixture. Cook, stirring, until bubbly and thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, Sodium 99.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
SOUTHERN-STYLE GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND NEW POTATOES
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or medium Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until it has rendered most of its fat and has begun to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the green beans and potatoes and enough water to just cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then cover the pan and simmer until the beans are very tender, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary to keep the beans covered. As the beans get close to being done they will become quite fragile, so take care when stirring.
GREEN BEANS AND NEW POTATOES
This tasty side dish frees up your stove or oven. The vegetables come out tender, and the onion soup mix and onion add lots of flavor to the broth.-Ann Yarber, Goldsby, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 6h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, layer the green beans, potatoes, mushrooms and onion. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW COOKER GREEN BEANS, HAM AND POTATOES
I make this dish often; I have never really measured the ingredients, but can give you a reasonable approximation. Note: Freeze leftover cooking liquid, and then add to bean soup, ham or cabbage dishes, or use to cook dumplings in. It's delicious!
Provided by GRAMMYROSE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 4h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Halve beans if they are large, place in a slow cooker with water to barely cover, and add onion and ham hocks. Cover, and cook on High until simmering. Reduce heat to Low, and cook for 2 to 3 hours, or until beans are crisp but not done.
- Add potatoes, and cook for another 45 minutes. While potatoes are cooking, remove ham hocks from slow cooker, and remove meat from bones. Chop or shred meat, and return to slow cooker. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, bouillon, and pepper. Cook until potatoes are done, then adjust seasoning to taste.
- To serve, use a slotted spoon to put beans, potatoes, and ham into a serving dish with a little broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 133.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES
I came across this recipe on thatsmyhome.com. It is really simple. Perfect side dish for any meal.
Provided by SouthernBell2627
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash beans thoroughly. Snap off ends and remove strings.
- Break into 2 inch pieces.
- Peel potatoes and cut in half.
- In a large pot fry bacon, just until it starts to brown.
- Add the beans and potatoes.
- Cover with water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer on medium for about 1 hour.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- ****I also threw some onions in the pot as well. The onions added a little more flavor.
NEW POTATOES, GREEN BEANS AND HAM
This recipe was given to me by my Mother-in-law who raised 9 children and taught school for 40 years and didn't have much time to cook. It remains a family favorite with my children. Last night I had no broth, so I mixed Lipton's Garlic and Herb soup (1 packet) and 4 cups of water and it was wonderful, really added richness to the broth.
Provided by carole in orlando
Categories Ham
Time 8h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- I cook this in a crockpot all day, but may be cooked in a dutch oven on the stove, also.
- Add all the ingredients and cover, cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
- If cooking on the stove you may need more broth, but the crockpot makes broth as it cooks, so you shouldn't need any more.
- Use your own judgement on the amount of broth.
- Serve with fresh, sliced tomatoes and corn bread for a great Southern meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.6, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 24.3, Sodium 760.3, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 17.2
NEW POTATOES WITH GREEN BEANS, COUNTRY-STYLE
Make and share this New Potatoes with Green Beans, Country-Style recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large pot, heat margarine with ham pieces and onion; cook until onion is tender and ham is nicely browned.
- Add green beans, potatoes, salt, pepper, chicken broth, thyme, parsley, and marjoram, stirring mixture thoroughly.
- Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Note: If you prefer to use smoked ham in this recipe, adjust your seasoning for salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 869.5, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 6.4, Protein 14.1
SLOW COOKER GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES
This easy dish is one of our favorite summertime meals, fresh green beans and potatoes thrown in a slow cooker!
Provided by Jesi A.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 6h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Layer green beans and potatoes in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add just enough water to barely cover. Top with salt pork.
- Cover and cook on Low until tender, 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 2.3 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 49.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND BABY RED POTATOES
Fresh green beans and baby red potatoes are lightly seasoned and roasted into an easy side dish you can put together in a snap.
Provided by photog_grrl
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Cut potatoes in half if they are golf-ball-sized or larger. Lay potatoes and green beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle salt, garlic powder, pepper, and parsley on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2.9 g, Sodium 397 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH NEW POTATOES
I do not use pork to season anything. Being brought up in the south it is hard not to get pork fat in everything so I have learned how to get a better flavor without using unhealthy swine. This recipe includes my house seasoning recipe, which can be found under Ronda's House Seasoning. You will not acheive the correct taste and flavor without it.
Provided by Poohrona
Categories Potato
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove ends of beans and wash in a colander. set aside and let drain.
- In a large dutch oven, heat olive oil and add beans, turning to coat. Add 2 cups of Chicken broth and 2-3 tsp of Ronda's House Seasonings (to taste).
- Cook over medium-low heat, covered for about 30 minutes or until beans are about half done.
- Wash potatoes, leaving skins on, and cut in half (depending on size you can leave whole).
- Add potatoes and onion to beans.
- Add more broth if needed.
- Cover and allow to cook until potatoes are tender, about 20-35 minutes.
- Check often to make sure liquid levels are alright in case you need to add more broth.
- Beans should be slightly wilted when done.
- Take off lid and add pepper and butter in the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 254.3, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 8.3
GREEN BEANS WITH NEW POTATOES
This easy green bean with potatoes recipe from Paula Deen is a classic side dish perfect for entertaining. Ingredients include fresh green beans, onion, bacon grease and salt pork. Prep time is about 10 minutes and cooking time is 10 minutes on the stovetop.
Provided by Paula Deen
Time 10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove the ends from the beans. Snap the beans in two, place into a colander, wash, and set aside to drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron Dutch oven, lightly brown the salt pork in the bacon grease over medium heat, turning often, for approximately 10 minutes. Toss the green beans into the pot, stirring them with a wooden spoon to coat well with the pork fat. Add the stock and House Seasoning. Cook over medium-low heat, covered tightly, for approximately 30 minutes, or until the beans are half done.
- While the beans are cooking, peel a center strip from each new potato with a potato peeler. At the end of 30 minutes, add the potatoes and onion to the beans; add 1/4 cup more broth if needed. Cook, covered tightly, until the potatoes are tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes, periodically checking the pot to make sure a small amount of liquid remains. When the potatoes are tender, tilt the lid slightly, off to the side of the pot, and continue to cook until the green beans are wilted, approximately 15 minutes. While cooking, add butter and season with pepper.
GREEN BEANS WITH NEW POTATOES
This is a Paula Deen recipe, but it is the way I learned to cook beans nearly 50 years ago. Usually I cut my potatoes in half instead of peeling the strip from them because its faster and easier. This makes such good beans that you'll be wiggling like a speckled pup.
Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma
Categories Pork
Time 1h40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove the ends from the beans. Snap the beans in 2 pieces, place into a colander, wash, and set aside to drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large cast iron Dutch oven, lightly brown the salt pork in the bacon grease over medium heat, turning often, for approximately 10 minutes. Toss the green beans into the pot, stirring them with a wooden spoon to coat well with the pork fat. Add the broth, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook over medium-low heat, covered tightly, for approximately 30 minutes, or until the beans are half done.
- While the beans are cooking, peel a center strip from each new potato with a potato peeler. At the end of 30 minutes, add the potatoes and onion to the beans; add 1/4 cup more broth, if needed. Cook, covered tightly, until the potatoes are tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes, periodically checking the pot to make sure a small amount of liquid remains. When the potatoes are tender, tilt the lid slightly, off to the side of the pot, and continue to cook until the green beans are wilted, approximately 15 minutes. While cooking, add the butter and season with more pepper if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.5, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 1010.7, Carbohydrate 54.5, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 10.1
DILLED GREEN BEANS AND NEW POTATOES
Enjoy this delicious red potatoes and green beans side dish that's ready in just 20 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 2 cups water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Add potatoes and green beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 9 to 11 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients in small bowl.
- Drain vegetables; rinse with cold water to cool slightly. Place in serving bowl. Add sour cream mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
GARDEN GREEN BEANS & POTATOES
Fresh green beans paired with red potatoes make for an easy and filling side dish. To make it even better, add crumbled bacon! -Kelly Zinn, Cicero, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 6h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 6-8 hours. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Remove with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BOILED POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS
This simple side dish is just what you need when serving a rich main course.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place baby red potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; add coarse salt, and cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; slice in half.
- Add green beans to boiling water; cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain; transfer vegetables to a medium bowl. Add butter; season with salt and ground pepper. Toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh green beans and new potatoes. If you can’t find fresh green beans, frozen green beans will also work.
- If you don’t have a steamer basket, you can boil the green beans and potatoes in a pot of water. Just be sure to drain them well before adding them to the skillet.
- To save time, you can use pre-cut green beans and potatoes. However, fresh, whole green beans and potatoes will give you the best flavor and texture.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as carrots, celery, or broccoli.
- If you want a more flavorful dish, you can add a tablespoon of minced garlic or shallots to the skillet along with the green beans and potatoes.
- Serve this dish immediately after cooking. It is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
This fresh green beans and new potatoes recipe is a simple and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is healthy, easy to make, and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try. You won’t be disappointed!
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