Country Style Green Beans with Red Potatoes
Warm, hearty, and packed with Southern charm, Country Style Green Beans with Red Potatoes is a flavorful side dish that’s perfect for any comfort food spread. Tender fresh green beans and creamy red potatoes simmer in a rich, savory broth infused with crispy bacon, sweet onions, and a touch of garlic. This recipe achieves the perfect balance of smoky, buttery, and mildly spicy notes, thanks to a dash of red pepper flakes and a finish of fresh parsley. Prepared in one pot, it’s an easy and satisfying dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, fried chicken, or even as a stand-alone vegetarian option (simply omit the bacon). With its soul-warming appeal and quick preparation, this recipe is destined to become a family favorite at potlucks, holiday gatherings, or weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1.5 pounds red potatoes
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 medium (diced) onion
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (minced) garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, cutting off the ends. Set aside.
Scrub the red potatoes, then cut them into bite-sized pieces. Leave the skin on for added texture and nutrients.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
In the same pot with the bacon drippings, add the diced onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for another 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, add the green beans to the pot, stirring them into the broth and potatoes. Cover and simmer for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the beans and potatoes are tender.
Once cooked, stir in the unsalted butter and crumbled bacon. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.8 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 795 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 842 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
