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Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes

Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes: Comfort Food Made Easy

Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes is a comforting side dish that combines vibrant green beans and creamy potatoes with savory ranch seasoning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Frozen green beans can be substituted.
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes Regular potatoes can be used, peeled and diced.
  • 1 medium Medium Onion Yellow or white onions work beautifully.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves are preferred.
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Ranch Seasoning Mix Feel free to make your own with dried herbs.
  • 4 slices Bacon Turkey bacon can be used for a lighter option.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Italian seasoning can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for a vegetarian version.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Optional for sautéing.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Dutch Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 7-10 minutes. Remove bacon, leaving drippings in the skillet.
  2. Sauté diced onion in the bacon drippings for about 5 minutes until soft, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add diced baby potatoes, stirring to coat them in drippings. Cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned.
  4. Mix in fresh green beans, ranch seasoning, thyme, and rosemary until well coated.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender but not mushy.
  6. Stir in crispy bacon, taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.
  7. Serve hot as a delightful side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to customize with different veggies or herbs to match your taste preferences.

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