Name: Southern Green Beans & Potatoes
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium red onion, halved and very thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 3 cups unsalted chicken stock; 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt; 1.5 pounds small red and gold potatoes, a strip peeled from the center of each; 1 pound green beans, trimmed

Southern Green Beans & Potatoes

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If you're looking for green bean recipes, there's a good chance you'll stumble on a Southern interpretation of this soulful side. Our version uses fresh green beans and potatoes, but we have a fun trick—we peel a thin strip around the middle of each potato before cooking for textural contrast and pretty presentation.

By Carla Hall

Published on April 11, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Southern Green Beans And Potatoes in a white serving dish — Photo: Jennifer Causey

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, halved and very thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cups unsalted chicken stock
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ pounds small red and gold potatoes, a strip peeled from the center of each
1 pound green beans, trimmed

Directions

Heat oil in a 5-quart saucepan over medium-high. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
Add stock, salt and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Simmer 10 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender enough to be pierced with a fork but still firm.
Add green beans, cover, and simmer until very tender, about 6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the potatoes and green beans to a serving dish. Bring the liquid to a boil, and cook until reduced to 1 cup, about 6 minutes. Spoon over the vegetables, and gently fold to mix. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

198	Calories
3g	Fat
39g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 198
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 8g	16%
Total Fat 3g	4%
Sodium 346mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.