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Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe

Green Beans and Potatoes

Green Beans and Potatoes are a healthy, delicious Southern inspired vegetable dish that is easy to make and perfect for entertaining or anytime.

Course Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine American, Italian, Southern
Keyword plant based, Skillet, Southern food
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper (or more to taste)
  • 2 lbs red potatoes, cut into quarters
  • 1.5 lbs green beans, ends trimmed (20 oz)

Instructions

  1. In a large pan or skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is melted add the onion and crushed garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent

  2. Add the vegetable stock, spices and diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for ~15 minutes.

  3. Add the green beans, cover, and simmer for another 15 minutes, until the beans and potatoes are tender. Turn the heat off and cover the pan with the lid for ~5 minutes to let the liquid absorb into the vegetables. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  1. Store this veggie dish in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days
  2. Feel free to add other spices to give this recipe a different flavour
  3. Instead of vegetable stock you could use chicken broth or stock or bone broth (just not if you are vegan) 
Nutrition Facts
Green Beans and Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 524mg23%
Potassium 722mg21%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 792IU16%
Vitamin C 21mg25%
Calcium 53mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.