Red Potatoes with Beans

Name: Red Potatoes with Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed; 1/3 cup water; 6 small red potatoes, cut into wedges; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

You can serve this homey blend of fresh green beans, potato wedges and chopped red onion hot or cold. Either way, this easy side dish makes a pleasing accompaniment to Mom's meat loaf or almost any other meat. -Daria Burcar Rochester, Michigan

Ingredients

1-1/3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1/3 cup water
6 small red potatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Directions

Place the beans and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until tender, 6-8 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain beans and potatoes; place in a bowl. Add onion and dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 138 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Red Potatoes with Beans in Taste of Home February/March 2005

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katlaydee3

Jul 8, 2018

I did not really like this much at all; not warm or cold the next day.
pamsterhamster

Sep 10, 2014

Great dish by itself too.
mythyagain

Jan 17, 2013

The Italian dressing pulls it all together!
aubsmc

Jul 27, 2011

Very good! I think it tastes better cold and eaten the next day. I make this often in the summer.
MicheleBapst

Oct 4, 2009

Very good recipe! Complimented our steaks well. Thank you for sharing!