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Southern green beans and potatoes in a round light colored bowl on a dark surface.
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5 from 2 votes

Southern Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe

A classic southern dish. Tender green beans and potatoes flavored with chicken broth, smoky bacon, and onions.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, green beans, green beans with potatoes, potatoes, southern
Servings: 6
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Bacon chopped
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced (1 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 2 lbs. Fresh green beans washed, trimmed, and strings removed.
  • 1 1/2 lbs Baby red potatoes if your potatoes are large, cut them in half
  • 3 cups Reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the bacon. Add the onions and saute until translucent. Add the fresh garlic and saute for about 60 seconds.
    4 slices Bacon, 1 medium sweet onion, 1 teaspoon Garlic
  • Add the green beans, potatoes, and chicken broth to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil.
    2 lbs. Fresh green beans, 3 cups Reduced sodium chicken broth, 1 tsp Kosher salt, 1 1/2 lbs Baby red potatoes, 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • Reduce the heat and boil until potatoes and green beans are fork tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Season to taste.

Notes

Originally published 04-06-2015
Storing - Cool completely, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 1035mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1058IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg