By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 6
195 cal · 25 min
Green Beans and New Potatoes
Recipe GLPR97c08848b1c1f4
A simple, wholesome side dish featuring tender green beans and creamy new potatoes gently simmered together with fresh scallion. This classic combination pairs beautifully with any main course and celebrates the natural flavors of fresh vegetables.
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Ingredients
3½ cups frozen green beans
8 small new potatoes, washed, peeled, and halved
1 medium scallion, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
water
Directions
Wash your hands with soap and warm water before beginning.
In a large stock pot, combine the frozen green beans, halved potatoes, chopped scallion, and salt. Add enough cold water to cover all ingredients by about 1 inch.
Place the pot over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender and the green beans are cooked through, approximately 12–15 minutes.
Drain the vegetables in a colander and transfer to a serving dish. Adjust salt to taste if needed before serving.
Comments
All five ingredients are basic staples available year-round at any Charlotte chain without special stops—green beans and new potatoes are genuinely cheap, running roughly 80 cents per serving total. The stated 25 minutes is honest for cooking but ignores trimming and cubing the potatoes, add five minutes for actual prep work. This is a textbook side dish that reheats well and feeds a family without fussing, though it's genuinely simple and offers no complexity or surprise, which is fine if you know that's what you want.
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