Heart-Healthy Savory Green Beans and Potatoes
Brighten up your table with this wholesome recipe for Heart-Healthy Savory Green Beans and Potatoes, a perfect combination of vibrant veggies and rich, comforting flavors. Featuring tender-crisp green beans and diced red potatoes simmered in a fragrant blend of garlic, low-sodium vegetable broth, and fresh thyme, this dish is both nourishing and satisfying. A touch of olive oil keeps it heart-healthy, while zesty lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add a refreshing finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal as a nutrient-packed side dish or a light yet flavorful main course. It's brimming with antioxidants, fiber, and clean ingredients—making it a delicious way to eat well without compromising on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 pound Red potatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, or until they are just tender. Drain and set aside.
In the same pot, bring more fresh water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain again and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the boiled potatoes and green beans to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the oil and garlic.
Pour the vegetable broth over the potatoes and green beans. Add the lemon juice, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let the vegetables simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fully tender and the flavors have melded together.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high to evaporate any excess liquid, about 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1390 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 3266 mg | 69% | |
*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.
