Creamed Red Potatoes And Green Beans

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Creamy and comforting Creamed Red Potatoes and Green Beans

by The Chefin Side

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

225

Sugar

Fat

10g

Creamed Red Potatoes and Green Beans is a classic dish that is warm, creamy, and filling. This easy-to-prepare side dish is perfect to pair with your favorite meat or poultry dish for dinner or lunch. The combination of red potatoes and green beans in a delicious creamy sauce gives this dish a unique flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser. With only a few simple ingredients, this dish is perfect to add to your recipe collection. It is also a great way to get some extra fiber and vitamins in your diet through an enjoyable dish.

Instructions

1.	Boil the red potatoes in a large pot until they are tender.
2.	Add the frozen green beans to the pot during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
3.	Drain the potatoes and beans and set them aside.
4.	Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
5.	Add the flour, salt, pepper, and thyme to the pan and stir until combined.
6.	Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly to form a creamy sauce.
7.	Add the potatoes and green beans to the saucepan and mix well until coated in the sauce. Serve hot.

PROS

Creamed Red Potatoes and Green Beans is a comfort dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

It is also a great way to sneak in some vegetables in your diet.

CONS

This dish can be quite filling, especially if you eat a large portion size.

It is also not particularly low in calories due to the use of milk and butter in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Red potatoes are high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.
Green beans are a good source of vitamin C and vitamin K.
The combination of potatoes and green beans in this dish makes for a healthy and filling side dish that can be enjoyed in moderation.

	4 medium red potatoes , cut into wedges
	1 package frozen green beans
	2 tablespoons butter
	2 tablespoons flour
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon pepper
	1/2 teaspoon thyme
	1 cup milk