Simple Green Beans and New Potatoes
This simple, oil-free side dish provides a great source of potassium and fiber from the potatoes and green beans to support healthy digestion.
Ingredients
Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (6 servings), not per serving.
- 16 oz (454g) frozen green beans · 247 kcal in the whole recipe
- 8 small potatoes, washed, peeled, and halved · 918 kcal in the whole recipe
- 1 medium spring onion, chopped · 5 kcal in the whole recipe
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Method
Place the frozen green beans, halved potatoes, and chopped spring onion in a large stockpot.

Add the salt and cover the ingredients completely with water.

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer until the potatoes and green beans are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Drain any excess water if desired, and serve warm as a wholesome side dish.

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Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.
Nutrition per serving
195 kcal · 6 g protein · 44 g carbs · 0 g fat
On the plate: Vegetables, Potatoes
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