SOUTHERN GREEN BEANS & POTATOES

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This is a side dish that you may see on the table instead of a Green Bean Casserole in Louisiana & other parts of the South. It's very simple to make & I enjoy serving it with any kind of roasted or grilled meat. Note: You can make this vegetarian by using vegetable broth and vegan by using vegetable oil instead of butter.

Provided by Cajun Kitchen

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter (or bacon fat from 4 strips of bacon)
1 medium yellow onion, halved & thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth (or 1 chicken bouillon cube plus 1 c. water)
1 lb new potato, washed & quartered
1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning, such as tony chachere's
1/2 lb green beans (fresh or frozen & snipped if fresh)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan that has a tight-fitting lid, melt butter or cook bacon on medium heat. Remove bacon when finished cooking (if you're are using it) and set it aside.
  • Add sliced onion & minced garlic to butter or bacon fat. Saute until onions are clear. Be sure to stir often. If you are using bacon, scrape the bottom of the pan to get the bacon bits up and prevent burning.
  • Add chicken broth & bring to a boil. Scrape the bottom of the pan again if you are using bacon to avoid a burnt flavor.
  • Add quartered potatoes & creole seasoning. Place potatoes flesh side down & cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes. Do not uncover pan during this time.
  • Stir potatoes after 15 minutes. Add green beans to the top of the pan. Gently push them down between potatoes but do not immerse them in the liquid. Cover with lid again & cook for 10 more minutes. (Note: If you are using frozen green beans, it may take 5 extra minutes to cook because of the decrease in temperature.).
  • Chop cooked bacon & add to the top of your vegetables (if using bacon) & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.1, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 222.8, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 5

Shahmeer Qasim
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Not bad! The green beans and potatoes were cooked well and the sauce was flavorful. However, I found the dish to be a bit too salty for my taste. I would make this dish again, but I would use less salt next time.


Jessy Godsseed
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Meh. This dish was just okay. The green beans and potatoes were cooked well, but the sauce was bland and lacked flavor. I would not make this dish again.


Richard “Raiden” Gyde
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Not a fan. The green beans were too mushy and the potatoes were undercooked. The sauce was also too sweet for my taste. I would not make this dish again.


Redoy hossain
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This dish was a disappointment. The green beans were overcooked and the potatoes were bland. The sauce was also lacking in flavor. I would not recommend this recipe.


Obafe Elizabeth
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Great recipe! I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The green beans and potatoes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Definitely a winner.


mfd mohammad ali
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This recipe is a keeper! The green beans and potatoes were so flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Agnieszka Chohan
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Easy and tasty! The green beans and potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful. I served this dish with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Amir Prince
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Delicious! I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of green beans and potatoes, and the sauce was amazing. Highly recommend!


Amrit Saab
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The green beans were tender and flavorful, and the potatoes were soft and buttery. Will definitely be making this again!


Dakshayani M p
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These green beans and potatoes were a hit at our family dinner! The flavors were so well-balanced and the dish was incredibly easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.