Description
This Potato and Green Bean Skillet recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender baby potatoes and fresh green beans sautéed with aromatic seasonings. A versatile side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses or can stand alone as a vegetarian option.
Ingredients
Scale
Baby Potatoes:
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
Green Beans:
- 8 oz green beans, trimmed
Others:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes and Green Beans: Boil halved baby potatoes in salted water for 8–10 minutes. Add green beans for the last 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Sauté red onion in olive oil for 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add Potatoes and Beans: Combine cooked potatoes and green beans in the skillet. Season with thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Sauté for 5–7 minutes until golden. Drizzle with lemon juice, toss, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider topping with crumbled bacon or grated Parmesan before serving.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or can be a vegetarian main topped with a poached egg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
