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fantastic green beans and new red potatoes

Recipe by
Diana Perry
Martinez, GA

We found the use of sugar in the water to be wierd, but once tried, twice convinced! Really good recipe without much fat and with fresh flavors!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For fantastic green beans and new red potatoes

  • 1 Tbsp
    kosher salt
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • 1 lb
    red new potatoes, washed well
  • 1 lb
    fresh green beans
  • 3 clove
    garlic, finely minced
  • 5 Tbsp
    light butter
  • sea salt to taste

How To Make fantastic green beans and new red potatoes

  • 1
    Bring water, salt & sugar to boil. Add the potatoes as soon as they're prepped, and cover the pot & let it cook at a slow simmer. The time will depend on the size of the potatoes. Check at about 10 minutes and judge the time from there. Unless you used red potatoes that are fairly large, it should not be more than 20 minutes.
  • 2
    Add the beans; bring to a full boil for about 7 minutes. Beans have to be done..but not over done, they have to still be bright green.
  • 3
    Drain the potaotes & beans and then return them to the pot. Leave pot on heat for a couple of minutes to reduce excess water. Add garlic & butter, and salt if needed to taste.
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