Mashed Potatoes And Steamed Green Beans Recipes

OLD-FASHIONED GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Quarter the potatoes if you are using the ones that are about 2 inches. If you are using larger potatoes, chop them into cubes.
• Put the cut potatoes in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until the potatoes are cooked but still firm.
• Meanwhile, trim off the ends of the green beans and chop them into 2-inch pieces. Add them to a steamer basket and place it over a pot of boiling water. Steam them for about 8 minutes.
• While the potatoes and beans are cooking, make the dressing: mix together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and oregano.
• Add the cooked potatoes and green beans to a bowl and add the sliced onions.
• Top with the dressing and stir. Taste for seasonings adjust as necessary.
• Garnish with extra oregano. Eat right away or chill and serve as a cold salad.

MASHED POTATO TOPPED GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix soup and milk, then add pepper and green beans. Stir in cup French fried onions. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot. Remove from oven and stir casserole. Top with prepared mashed potatoes. Adjust oven to broil. Toast potatoes under broiler until lightly brown, about 2 minutes. Top with remaining French-fried onions and serve.

STEAMED RED POTATOES & GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Wash veggies.
• Half, then quarter potatoes and snap ends off beans.
• Combine potatoes 1tsp garlic, 1tsp rosemary and 1/2 tbsp olive oil in bowl. Toss to coat, mixing well.
• Combine green beans and remainder of ingredients in a separate bowl. Toss to coat, mixing well.
• Steam potatoes in electric steamer for 30 minutes.
• When potatoes have 10 minutes left, add green beans, carefully mixing (so as not to break the potatoes).
• Pierce a potato with a fork to test for doneness.

GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat combine potatoes, green beans, thyme, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and 3/4 cup of broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• In a small bowl blend remaining broth and cornstarch. Stir in parsley; add to potato mixture. Cook, stirring, until bubbly and thickened.

VEGAN GREEN BEAN AND MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes and olive oil in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool for 2 minutes.
• Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup vegan butter, pepper, and salt and mash with a fork until combined and potatoes are smooth.
• Combine corn, green beans, onion, garlic, and 1 tablespoon vegan butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Add to the potatoes; stir until thoroughly mixed and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine water, vegetable bouillon, and vegetable base in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once bouillon is dissolved, stir in cornstarch and flour until thoroughly mixed and boiling. Let mixture boil for 3 minutes until thick like gravy, them remove from the heat.
• Grease two baking pans. Spread 1/2 of the potato-veggie mixture into one pan and pour 1/2 of the gravy over top. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the French-fried onions and cover the pan with foil. Repeat with remaining ingredients in the second pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

THE MIXTURE - GREEN BEAN, MASHED POTATO, GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut into chunks. Start them boiling.
• Meanwhile, start green beans boiling.
• Meanwhile, brown ground beef.
• Slice onions and spray casserole dish with non-stick coating.
• Place the browned ground beef in the bottom of the casserole dish. Cover with half of the cheese (tearing cheese slices into chunks if using) and half of the sliced onions.
• Add green beans next, and repeat cheese & onion layers.
• Drain potatoes, add milk and butter in your preferred amounts and mash. I use about 2 tablespoons butter & add milk until the consitancy is right.
• Spread mashed potatoes over top of casserole.
• Sprinkle with additional cheese and breadcrumbs followed by paprika if desired, otherwise just with paprika.
• Bake for about 20-30 minutes in a 400 oven until top of mashed potatoes is golden and cheese is well melted. May be prepared in advance, refridgerated and baked later.
• Hints: if this is too bland, some suggestions to spice it up: try adding garlic, worcestershire sauce and other spices when browning beef. Add paprika and garlic powder to the potatoes while mixing. Use jalapeno cheese.

STEWED POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook green beans, potatoes, and garlic in oil with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a 5-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften and stick to bottom of pot, about 10 minutes.
• Pulse tomatoes with their juice several times in a food processor until coarsely chopped, then add to vegetables. Add water and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Mash a few potatoes into sauce and season with salt and pepper.