Green Beans And Potatoes Classic Recipe 5 Delicious Variations Food

CLASSIC BUTTERED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water; generously salt the water.
• Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green and just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water to cool completely. Drain again and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet; pat dry.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, season with salt and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the green beans to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 1 tablespoon water and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; stir to coat.

GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large pot, bring to a boil, then turn to medium low and cook about 1 1/2 hours until potatoes are done and water has cooked down. You can also do this in the crockpot and let cook on low 6 to 7 hours or high 4 hours.

GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES - CLASSIC RECIPE & 5 DELICIOUS VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Wash and peel potatoes. If using medium size potatoes cut them in half. If using large size potato cut it in quarters. Although I still recommend using small size potatoes.
• In a large pot with cold salted water add potatoes and bring them to boil. Cook for 5-10 minutes.In the meantime,
• Wash and trim green beans.
• To make the process easier and faster work green beans in batches.Line up each batch on one side and trim off the ends with a sharp knife.Flip the beans around, line up the tips again, and trim off the other side.At this point you can cut trimmed beans in smaller size or leave as is.Repeat the process with remaining green beans.
• Once potatoes have been boiling for a few minutes, add green beans.
• Cook everything together for another 5-15 minutes. Check occasionally on both veggies (see Note 1).
• Once both are cooked, remove potatoes and quickly pass green beans under cold water to prevent discoloration (optional).
• Cut up potatoes into chunks.
• In a small bowl mix together extra virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar.
• In a large bowl add potatoes and green beans, add dressing, fresh parsley and give a gentle stir.
• Top with freshly ground pepper to taste.
• Since potatoes and green beans were boiled in salted water you might not need extra salt.

GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES

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.

POTATOES IN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a frypan, heat oil, cook onions and potatoes over medium high heat until golden.
• Add beans.
• Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard and 2 tablespoons water.
• Pour over bean mixture.
• Cook until moisture is almost gone, stirring occasionally.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with parsley.