This vibrant Mediterranean braise combines tender green beans and potatoes with fresh mint and a rich tomato base. The dish offers a perfect balance of earthy vegetables, bright herbal notes, and savory depth. The green beans remain crisp-tender while the potatoes soften in the flavorful sauce. It is an excellent side dish for grilled meats or fish, but also works well as a hearty vegetarian main. The combination of olive oil, margarine, and fresh herbs creates a comforting yet fresh flavor profile that is both simple to prepare and impressive to serve. Ideal for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings, this recipe brings home-style warmth to your table with minimal effort.
Green Beans Braised With Mint & Potatoes
Description
This vibrant Mediterranean braise combines tender green beans and potatoes with fresh mint and a rich tomato base. The dish offers a perfect balance of earthy vegetables, bright herbal notes, and savory depth. The green beans remain crisp-tender while the potatoes soften in the flavorful sauce. It is an excellent side dish for grilled meats or fish, but also works well as a hearty vegetarian main. The combination of olive oil, margarine, and fresh herbs creates a comforting yet fresh flavor profile that is both simple to prepare and impressive to serve. Ideal for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings, this recipe brings home-style warmth to your table with minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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Trim the ends off the green beans.
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Peel the potatoes and slice them into thin rounds.
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Heat the olive oil and margarine in an enameled pan over medium heat.
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Stir in the tomato juice or sauce until combined with the fat.
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Add the green beans and chopped parsley to the pan.
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Pour in enough water to almost cover the vegetables.
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Tuck the potato slices in between the green beans.
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Partially cover the pan and simmer for 25 minutes.
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Uncover, stir the vegetables, and season with salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of chopped mint.
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Cook uncovered until the beans and potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 more minutes.
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If the sauce is too thin, pour it into a small separate pan and boil down to one cup, then return it to the vegetables.
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Transfer the beans and potatoes to a warm serving bowl.
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Sprinkle with additional fresh mint and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 115.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.1g13%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 125.1mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 10.4g4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.8g16%
- Sugars 5.3g
- Protein 2.6g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Serving Suggestion: This dish is excellent with grilled chops, fish, or an egg dish, but is equally good as a main course served with cheese.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water.
Substitutions: You can use vegetable broth instead of water for a deeper flavor. If fresh mint is unavailable, dried mint can be used but add it earlier in the cooking process as dried herbs are more potent.
