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Green Beans and New Potatoes

A comforting dish of fresh green beans and new potatoes, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound new potatoes halved
  • 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add the halved new potatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
  3. Simmer the potatoes for about 10 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. Add the trimmed green beans to the pot with the potatoes.
  5. Continue to boil the potatoes and green beans for about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Drain the potatoes and green beans in a colander.
  7. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  8. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Add the drained vegetables to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the garlic oil.
  10. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Great for meal prep or serving to guests.