Category: Side Dishes

Simple Fried Green Tomatoes

Make a batch of classic Southern style Fried Green Tomatoes as a side dish or appetizer! They’re crispy, tangy, delicious, and easy to make.
Make a batch of classic Southern style Fried Green Tomatoes as a side dish or appetizer! They're crispy, tangy, delicious, and easy to make.

In the Spring of 2024, my husband and I flew to Tennessee (Nashville and Franklin) to explore the area for a few days before we drove down to northern Georgia to visit my sister and my Mom.

It was our first night in Tennessee, so we went “all in” on “Southern” food. We had a fantastic dinner at Tupelo Honey Cafe, a well-known Southern restaurant located in several states. It was our first time ever going to this restaurant, and wow! We wish we had one here in Oregon because we loved it so much!

My husband and I ordered panko-crusted fried green tomatoes (served on goat cheese grits) for an appetizer, then ordered a “Mac-n-Cheese Waffle with Asheville Hot Fried Chicken” and “Tupelo Shrimp and Grits” for our main dishes. We absolutely loved it all (and the great service) and were amazed at how tangy (but oh so good) the fried green tomatoes were!

I came home from that trip determined to make fried green tomatoes (using our garden tomatoes), but only a simple recipe without grits, etc. A couple months later I picked several GREEN, unripe tomatoes from our little garden and turned to a “Southern” cookbook I’ve owned for many years for a basic recipe.

This is the result… simple fried green tomatoes (no frills) that taste wonderful! Here’s how to use unripe green tomatoes (from your garden or a farmer’s market) to make them.

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Prepare The Green Tomatoes

Rinse and de-stem 3 firm, unripe green tomatoes, then pat them dry with paper towels. Slice each of the tomatoes into 4″ round slices. Set the tomatoes aside.

In a medium-sized bowl whisk together an egg, milk, salt and black pepper until they are fully combined. Set this mixture aside.

Unripe, firm green tomatoes are rinsed, de-stemmed, and sliced into rounds.Milk, an egg, salt and pepper are combined in a medium bowl.

On a large dinner plate, stir yellow cornmeal and all-purpose flour together until they’re fully blended.

All-purpose flour and yellow cornmeal are mixed together on a white dinner plate.

Dip And Coat the Tomato Slices

Now it’s time to get the green tomato slices ready for frying! Preheat oil to 350°F. in a large skillet (or electric skillet if you have one). While the oil preheats, prepare the tomatoes for frying.

Doing ONE AT A TIME, dip a tomato slice into the egg mixture and turn it until it’s covered. Lift the slice up, letting any excess egg mixture drip back into the bowl.

Immediately lay the tomato slice in the cornmeal/flour mixture and dredge it in this coating, turning until all sides of each slice are covered. Place the prepared slice on the rim of the plate and repeat the process with the other slices.

TIP: Use the same hand for dipping and dredging, because it creates less messy hands! I use a plate for the flour mixture, so I can place coated slices on the rim to rest until they’re all ready to be fried.

Tomato slices are coated with the egg mixture (one at a time).Egg-covered tomato slices are then dredged in flour/cornmeal mixture until fully coated.

Time To Fry The Tomatoes

When the oil has reached 350°F (or 180°C.), it is hot enough to fry the tomatoes. It’s extremely important the oil is at this temperature before beginning so it can crisp and brown the coating on the tomatoes!

Carefully place the tomato slices into the very hot oil (you may have to fry them in batches because you do not want to overcrowd the skillet!

Fry the tomatoes for a total amount of 3-5 minutes per batch, making sure to flip them to the other side about halfway through the frying time. When done, the outer coating should be golden brown in color on both sides and the coating should be crispy.

Fried green tomatoes are cooked in hot oil, flipping them over, halfway through frying time.The fried green tomatoes are cooked until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

Remove the fried green tomatoes one at a time from the hot oil with a slotted spatula, to let oil drip back into the skillet. Lay the fried green tomatoes in a single layer on several thicknesses of paper towels, to absorb any remaining oil.

TIP: If you’re making lots (more than one batch), keep the fried green tomatoes warm while you fry up any additional batches. You can do this by placing them on a baking sheet and keeping them warm in a preheated 200°F. oven until you’re done frying and ready to serve all the tomatoes.

After frying, the tomato slices drain on paper towels before serving.

Serve The Fried Green Tomatoes

After the fried green tomatoes have rested briefly on the paper towels to absorb any remaining oil, they can be served. Carefully arrange the tomato slices on a serving plate or platter.

If desired, sprinkle them with additional salt or pepper (to taste), then garnish the tomatoes with a few sprigs of fresh thyme. Serve them while they are still hot and enjoy! They should be crispy on the outside and have a slight lemony tartness in each bite.

Note: If you follow the recipe below as written, there should be enough fried green tomatoes for three per serving, but the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to suit your needs.

Garnished with fresh thyme leaves, the fried green tomatoes are served.

I hope you have a chance to make these delicious fried green tomatoes, whether you serve them as an appetizer or a side dish! They really are quite simple to make, and I trust you’ll enjoy them as much as we do!

Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day!

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Original recipe source: “The SOUTH – The Beautiful Cookbook”, by Mara Reid Rogers, page 147, published by Harper Collins Publishers in1996

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Simple Fried Green Tomatoes

Make a batch of classic Southern style Fried Green Tomatoes as a side dish or appetizer! They're crispy, tangy, delicious, and easy to make.

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: simple fried green tomatoes
Servings: 4 (3 slices per serving)
Calories Per Serving: 214 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 3 medium firm, unripe green tomatoes cored, each cut into 4 round slices
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoons black pepper
  • ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ½ cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • vegetable oil, for frying ½" depth in large skillet
For Garnish (optional): Additional salt/pepper and thyme sprigs
    Instructions
    1. Rinse/ de-stem tomatoes and pat dry. Slice tomatoes into 4 slices. Set aside.

    2. In a medium bowl whisk egg, milk, salt and pepper until combined. Set aside.

    3. On a dinner plate, combine cornmeal and flour. Set aside.

    4. Preheat oil to 350°F. in large skillet (or electric skillet). While oil preheats, prepare tomatoes. ONE AT A TIME, dip tomato slice into egg mixture; turn until it's coated on both sides. Lift slice up, letting excess liquid drip back into bowl. Immediately place tomato slice in cornmeal/flour mixture, turning until both sides are covered. Place prepared slice on the rim of the plate; repeat process with remaining slices.

    5. When oil is 350°F (or 180°C.), it is hot enough to fry the tomatoes. Carefully place slices in hot oil (don't overcrowd skillet-fry in batches, if necessary). Fry tomatoes 3-5 minutes per batch, making sure to flip them over halfway through this time. When done, coating should be golden brown on both sides and crispy.

    6. Remove fried tomatoes from the oil with a slotted spatula, to let oil drip back into the skillet. Lay tomatoes in a single layer on paper towels, to drain.

    7. To serve, arrange tomato slices on a serving plate or platter. Sprinkle with salt or pepper (to taste), then garnish with sprigs of fresh thyme. Serve warm and enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Simple Fried Green Tomatoes
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total-approx. 3 slices))
    Calories 214 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 47mg16%
    Sodium 325mg14%
    Potassium 332mg9%
    Carbohydrates 39g13%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 8g16%
    Vitamin A 675IU14%
    Vitamin C 22mg27%
    Calcium 33mg3%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Spinach Apple Quinoa Salad

    Spinach Apple Quinoa Salad is an amazing, delicious salad with cranberries, goat cheese, and toasted pecans! It’s a great side dish or entree!
    Spinach Apple Quinoa Salad is an amazing, delicious salad with cranberries, goat cheese, and toasted pecans! It's a great side dish or entree!

    Hi, friends! If you’re looking for a fantastic salad, I’m confident you’re going to love the recipe for spinach apple quinoa salad I’m sharing today. I found the original recipe online about a year ago and only have positive things to say about it.

    This salad is packed with color, texture, crunch, protein, fiber and creamy goat cheese and it’s become one of my favorite salads! Topped with a delicious honey, lemon and Dijon salad dressing, it’s a wonderful side dish to compliment a variety of meals.

    The spinach apple quinoa salad is also wonderful served as a healthy light lunch too, because it’s filling AND the quinoa in it provides a good amount of old-fashioned protein!

    Apart from a tiny bit of prep (cooking the quinoa and toasting pecans), all it takes is “building the salad” layer by layer, adding salad dressing, and eating! Here’s how to make this scrumptious spinach apple quinoa salad.

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    A Little Prep – Cook The Quinoa

    The first thing you’ll need to do is cook ¼ cup of quinoa and let it cool completely, before you can add it to the salad. Before cooking the quinoa, give it a good rinse and drain it well.

    Bring a ½ cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan, then add the rinsed/drained quinoa.  Stir to combine, then turn the heat down to Low (a simmer) and put a lid on the saucepan.

    Cook the quinoa (covered) for 10-12 minutes OR until all of the water has been absorbed. I recommend checking on it and giving the quinoa a quick stir once or twice while it cooks.

    Quinoa is cooked in boiling water until all water is gone.

    Once all the liquid’s been absorbed, the quinoa is done. Use a fork to “fluff” up the quinoa, then transfer it out of the hot saucepan and place it in a bowl. Allow the quinoa to cool until it’s at room temperature before adding it to the salad.

    The cooked quinoa is cooled to room temperature in a bowl.

    Toast The Pecans

    While the quinoa is cooking (and cooling), lightly “toast” the pecans. I prefer to roughly chop or break apart the pecans, but if you’d prefer to use intact pecan halves, feel free to do so.

    Place the pecans in a small skillet, and heat them on Medium, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes to lightly “toast” them. Keep checking them and stirring, because the nuts can burn fairly quickly if you’re not keeping an eye on them.

    When they become aromatic and are lightly browned, they’re done! Transfer the pecans out of the skillet and let them cool completely to room temperature before adding them to the salad.

    Pecan pieces are lightly "toasted" in a dry skillet until aromatic.

    Make The Salad Dressing

    The ingredients you’ll use for the salad dressing are extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt and black pepper. In a small bowl, combine these ingredients using a whisk or a fork until they have been fully incorporated together. 

    A lemon Dijon salad dressing ix mixed together for the salad.

    Time To Create The Spinach Apple Quinoa Salad

    Place clean, dry baby spinach leaves in a medium sized serving bowl. Make sure the leaves are dry to ensure the salad dressing will coat them well.

    Baby spinach leaves are placed in a large serving bowl.

    Fluff the cooked and cooled quinoa again with a fork, then add it on top of the baby spinach leaves in the bowl.

    Room temperature, cooked quinoa is added to baby spinach leaves in bowl.

    Top the quinoa with the toasted pecan pieces and dried cranberries. Now this yummy salad is starting to look nice and colorful, right?

    Toasted pecans, dried cranberries are added to the salad.

    Top the salad with thin unpeeled apple slices (or chunks) and then add creamy goat cheese crumbles. Now all that is left to do is add the salad dressing, toss and serve!

    TIP If you’re not going to serve the salad right away, toss the apple slices in some lemon juice before adding, so they don’t turn brown, once exposed to the air.

    Goat cheese crumbles and thinly sliced apples are added to the salad.

    Dress And Serve The Spinach Apple Quinoa Salad

    Give the salad dressing a final whisk, then add it to the salad. NOTE: Don’t add the dressing ahead of time- only add it right before you serve the salad, for best results!

    Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are covered with the salad dressing. Gently re-arrange some of the apples, cranberries, pecans and goat cheese back on top of the salad for presentation (if desired).

    Lemon dressing is poured over the Spinach Apple Quinoa Salad before combining.The Spinach Apple Quinoa Salad is ready to serve after the dressing is added.

    Serve and enjoy this delicious salad alongside a favorite main dish! We enjoyed it with a stuffed sweet potato and Lemon Garlic Baked Chicken and it was great!

    You could also enjoy having the Spinach Apple Quinoa Salad as a main dish, dividing the full amount of salad in half (2 servings).

    The quinoa packs enough protein and fiber that would make this tasty salad a wonderful and filling side dish or a “stand-alone” lunch meal.

    Spinach Apple Quinoa Salad is served with lemon chicken and a baked sweet potato.

    I really hope you enjoy this fantastic spinach apple quinoa salad, and trust those you share it with will like it, as well! The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to meet your needs, which is a great thing!

    Thank you for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day!

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    Recipe adapted from: https://kristineskitchenblog.com/spinach-and-quinoa-salad-with-apple-and-pecans/amp/

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    Spinach Apple Quinoa Salad
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Cook Time
    10 mins
    Total Time
    25 mins
     

    Spinach Apple Quinoa Salad is an amazing, delicious salad with cranberries, goat cheese, and toasted pecans! It's a great side dish or entree!

    Category: Salad
    Cuisine: All Cuisines
    Keyword: spinach, apple, quinoa, salad
    Servings: 3
    Calories Per Serving: 324 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    For Salad:
    • ½ cup water
    • ¼ cup uncooked quinoa rinsed, drained
    • ¼ cup raw pecans (or walnuts) rough chopped or halves
    • cups fresh baby spinach
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries
    • ½ large apple (unpeeled) cored/thinly sliced (or cut in chunks)
    • 2 ounces goat cheese
    For Salad Dressing:
    • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 Tablespoon honey
    • ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • teaspoon salt
    • 1 pinch black pepper
    Instructions
    1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan; add rinsed/drained quinoa. Stir to combine, then turn heat down to Low (simmer) and put a lid on pan. Cook quinoa (covered) for 10-12 minutes OR until all water has been absorbed. Check on it and give quinoa a stir 1 or 2 times while it cooks.

    2. Once all liquid is absorbed, quinoa is done. Fluff it with a fork, then transfer quinoa to a bowl and cool to room temp.

    3. Place pecans in a small skillet. Cook on Medium, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes to lightly "toast" them. Keep checking them and stirring (they can burn quickly). When they become aromatic and are lightly browned, they're done! Transfer them out of the skillet and cool to room temp.

    4. In a small bowl, combine salad dressing ingredients using a whisk (or fork) until fully incorporated. 

    5. To "build" the salad, put spinach in medium bowl. Top with (cooled) quinoa, dried cranberries, (cooled) pecans, apple slices and crumbled goat cheese. Right before serving, add salad dressing and gently toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Spinach Apple Quinoa Salad
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/3 of total))
    Calories 324 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 11g
    Cholesterol 9mg3%
    Sodium 244mg11%
    Potassium 375mg11%
    Carbohydrates 32g11%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 18g20%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 3506IU70%
    Vitamin C 16mg19%
    Calcium 80mg8%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Mediterranean Butternut Squash

    Mediterranean Butternut Squash is a flavorful side dish with roasted squash topped with tahini dressing, feta cheese, mint, and pistachios!
    Mediterranean Butternut Squash is a flavorful side dish with roasted squash topped with tahini dressing, feta cheese, mint, and pistachios!

    If you’re looking for a unique and flavorful vegetable side dish, I hope you’ll check out this recipe for Mediterranean butternut squash! I found the original recipe in a cookbook I own that features all Mediterranean-inspired recipes, made a few small changes, and really enjoy this vegetable dish.

    There are several unique ingredients used in this recipe which add some flavorful “zing” to “plain-old butternut squash”. I love roasted butternut squash, but the addition of Mediterranean-inspired toppings really takes this recipe up a notch or two and that’s awesome!

    I truly hope you enjoy this absolutely delicious and colorful winter squash recipe. Here’s how to make Mediterranean butternut squash, step by step.

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    Prepare The Butternut Squash

    Slice the stem end and the very bottom end off of a 1½ pound butternut squash. Use a vegetable peeler or sharp knife to remove the peel. Peel enough of the outer skin until the orange flesh (not white) of the squash is showing.

    Slice the squash in half from top to bottom, then remove and discard the seeds and “stringy pith” from the cavity of each piece. Turn the squash over and place the squash cut side down. Slice each half into ½” thick “half-moon” shaped pieces. Repeat with the other half of the squash.

    A 4-photo collage showing the peeling and slicing of a butternut squash for this recipe.

    Place the squash slices in a large bowl and drizzle them with 1½ Tablespoons of olive oil, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss the slices until they’re evenly coated with the olive oil, then set the bowl aside.

    Butternut squash slices are tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl.

    Make The Tahini Dressing

    One of the primary ingredients for the dressing is tahini, which is a roasted sesame seed purée. It is thick in texture and must be stirred very well before using. Tahini looks a bit like peanut butter and can be found in most grocery stores nowadays.

    A jar of tahini paste which is used for this recipe is shown.

    In a small bowl, use a whisk to fully combine the tahini, fresh lemon juice, honey, 2 teaspoons of additional extra virgin olive oil, and a small pinch of salt.

    Tahini is whisked with lemon juice, honey, olive oil, and salt to make a creamy dressing.

    Once the butternut squash has been roasted, you’ll drizzle this tahini dressing over the squash, then garnish it with toasted pistachio seeds, crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh mint.

    I like to get these toppings prepped and ready to go, so it’s really quick and easy to add them to the hot squash as soon as the slices come out of the oven.

    Pistachios, crumbled feta, chopped mint and tahini dressing ready to garnish baked squash.

    Time To Roast The Butternut Squash

    Lay the squash in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet and roast (on a middle rack) for 20 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet in the oven and continue to cook for 6-10 more minutes.

    The butternut squash slices in a single layer on baking sheet, ready for oven.

    Remove the pan from the oven and use a spatula to carefully turn each slice over. Put the pan back in the oven and bake 10 more minutes, or until the squash is very tender.

    When done, both sides of the squash will be nicely browned, and a knife can easily be inserted into the squash without meeting any resistance.

    After baking, squash slices are well-browned on both sides.

    Prepare The Baked Squash For Serving

    Arrange the hot squash slices on a serving plate or platter however you wish. I usually layer or “shingle” them in a single line on the serving dish so each slice gets some of the toppings.

    Roasted squash slices are "shingled" and arranged on a serving platter before garnishing.

    Drizzle the tahini dressing over the Mediterranean butternut squash, ensuring each slice gets a bit of the creamy dressing on top!

    Tahini dressing is drizzled over the top of baked butternut squash slices on platter.

    Garnish And Serve Mediterranean Butternut Squash

    Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese, pistachios and chopped, fresh mint leaves on top of the tahini dressing and squash slices. Distribute them evenly over the surface to bring a pop of color and crunch to every piece of squash.

    Mediterranean butternut squash is garnished with feta cheese, mint, and toasted pistachios.

    Serve this yummy side dish immediately after garnishing, to ensure the squash remains hot for serving. We enjoyed our Mediterranean butternut squash served as a side dish, with wild rice and salmon! Everything was absolutely delicious!

    The butternut squash is so creamy and delicious, the tahini dressing provides great flavor, and the feta cheese, mint, and crunchy pistachios make it taste amazing!

     A white plate with a piece of salmon, wild rice and Mediterranean butternut squash is served.

    I really hope you give this unique and yummy recipe a try, and trust you’ll enjoy it, too! We enjoy the fresh flavors and texture this Mediterranean-style recipe adds to a common winter squash!

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    Recipe adapted from “The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook”, page 227, published by the editors at America’s Test Kitchen in 2016

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    Mediterranean Butternut Squash
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Cook Time
    31 mins
    Total Time
    46 mins
     

    Mediterranean Butternut Squash is a flavorful side dish with roasted squash topped with tahini dressing, feta cheese, mint, and pistachios!

    Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Keyword: Mediterranean Butternut Squash
    Servings: 4
    Calories Per Serving: 239 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    • pounds butternut squash
    • Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    For Tahini Dressing:
    • 1 Tablespoon tahini
    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
    • teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 1 pinch salt
    For Garnish:
    • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
    • ¼ cup toasted pistachios shelled
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh mint chopped
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 425℉ (or 218.33℃).

    2. Slice stem end and bottom off of squash. Peel squash until the orange flesh (no white) is showing. Slice squash in half from top to bottom. Remove/discard seeds and "stringy pith". Place a squash half, cut side down, on cutting board. Slice into ½" thick "half-moon" shaped pieces. Repeat with remaining half.

    3. Place squash slices in a large bowl; drizzle with 1½ Tbsp. olive oil; season with salt/pepper. Toss until evenly coated with olive oil; set bowl aside.

    4. In a small bowl, use a whisk to combine tahini, lemon juice, honey, 2 teaspoons of olive oil, and a small pinch of salt. Set aside.

    5. Lay squash in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 425℉ on a lower rack for 20 minutes. Rotate baking sheet; continue to cook 6-10 more minutes. Remove pan from oven; use spatula to turn each slice over. Put pan back in oven; bake 10 more minutes, or until squash is very tender and well-browned.

    6. Layer or "shingle" squash slices in a single line on a serving platter. Drizzle with tahini dressing, ensuring each slice gets some! Sprinkle crumbled feta, pistachios and chopped mint leaves evenly on top. Serve hot and enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Mediterranean Butternut Squash
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
    Calories 239 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 8g
    Cholesterol 8mg3%
    Sodium 417mg18%
    Potassium 721mg21%
    Carbohydrates 25g8%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 18263IU365%
    Vitamin C 38mg46%
    Calcium 149mg15%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Roasted Golden Potatoes

    Roasted Golden Potatoes are a SIMPLE delicious dish with butter, Parmesan cheese and spices. It only takes 5-7 minutes to prep, then bake!
    Roasted Golden Potatoes are a SIMPLE delicious dish with butter, Parmesan cheese and spices. It only takes 5-7 minutes to prep, then bake!

    If you’re looking for a new and simple way to serve potatoes, I hope you’ll check out this recipe for Roasted Golden Potatoes. I wrote the original recipe down many years ago on a 3″ x 5″ card but failed to make note of where I got it!

    The recipe card has been sitting in an old recipe box of mine for years and years, so I had forgotten about it and how ridiculously easy it is to prepare! It hardly takes any effort to make this delicious side dish because you use canned whole potatoes, butter, Parmesan and a couple common spices!

    Honestly… it takes longer to preheat our oven than it does to get these potatoes ready! Here’s how to make enough roasted golden potatoes for 6 small servings.

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    What Kind Of Potatoes To Use

    This dish uses two 15-ounce cans of whole white potatoes, also known as “new” potatoes. They can be found in most grocery stores and are simply peeled whole small potatoes in a water base.

    The potatoes are pre-cooked during the manufacturer’s canning process, so they come right out of the can ready to party!

    Two cans of whole white potatoes are used for this recipe.

    Here We Go!

    The first thing you will need to do is preheat your oven to 350°F. because it only takes a few minutes to get the potatoes seasoned and ready! Drain the potatoes very well, then place the whole potatoes in the (ungreased) baking dish in a single layer.

    Drained whole potatoes are placed in baking dish in a single layer.

    Season The Potatoes

    Melt 4 Tablespoons of butter (equal to half a stick of butter), then drizzle it all over the potatoes. Carefully turn over and rotate the potatoes to make sure all sides get some of the melted butter on them.

    Melted butter is drizzled over all the potatoes, then they're tossed to coat.

    Sprinkle the top of the potatoes with seasoning salt and garlic powder. After that, lightly sprinkle the potatoes with grated Parmesan cheese. TIP: Don’t have seasoning salt? You can make your own with my recipe here.

    NOTE: You can use either fresh, finely shredded Parmesan cheese OR the kind you find in the pasta section in a shaker can. Either variety works well! Use whatever type of Parmesan you prefer or have available.

    In the 2nd photo below, I have shown the potatoes topped with Kraft parmesan cheese. I always have both types of parmesan on hand but realize many people may only have the type in the can, so I used that for the photos.

    Seasoning salt and garlic powder are sprinkled on the butter-covered potatoes.Grated parmesan cheese (fresh or canned) is sprinkled on top of the potatoes.

    The last step before baking is to lightly sprinkle the potatoes with paprika and then top them with fresh chopped parsley. The parsley will provide a “pop” of color to this dish and adds a bit of flavor, as well! 

    Paprika is sprinkled on top of the potatoes, then chopped parsley is added.

    Bake And Serve The Roasted Golden Potatoes

    When your oven has fully preheated, bake the roasted golden potatoes (uncovered) on the middle oven rack at 350°F. for 25 minutes.

    The roasted golden potatoes after they are done cooking.

    When the potatoes are done cooking, remove the baking dish from the oven. The roasted golden potatoes should be fully heated through, and have a beautiful “golden” color on top!

    Each of the roasted whole potatoes is golden in color once done.

    Serve the roasted golden potatoes immediately while hot! We enjoyed this this time served with ham and a broccoli cashew stir-fry, and we really enjoyed them ALL!

    Note: Canned whole potatoes are fairly small, yet the sizes can vary with each can. We typically use about 3 potatoes per serving, but of course that number may vary slightly depending on your needs or the portion size desired.

    A plate with roasted golden potatoes, ham slices and a broccoli stir-fry.

    I hope you have the opportunity to make this simple, but tasty vegetable side dish and trust you will enjoy it, too! It’s so simple to prepare and is a great side dish to “throw together” on a busy evening!

    Thank you so much for stopping by and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day!

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    Roasted Golden Potatoes
    Prep Time
    7 mins
    Cook Time
    25 mins
    Total Time
    32 mins
     

    Roasted Golden Potatoes are a SIMPLE delicious dish with butter, Parmesan cheese and spices. It only takes 5-7 minutes to prep, then bake!

    Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
    Cuisine: All Cuisines
    Keyword: roasted golden potatoes
    Servings: 6 (approx. 3+ per serving)
    Calories Per Serving: 203 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    • 30 ounces whole white potatoes (canned) =two 15 oz. cans, drained
    • ¼ cup butter, melted = 4 Tbsp. or ½ stick
    • ½ tsp. seasoning salt
    • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
    • 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
    • ¼ tsp. paprika
    • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley (chopped)
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

    2. Drain canned potatoes well, then place them in a single layer in an (ungreased) 8" or 9" square baking dish. Drizzle melted butter over all the potatoes, then turn to coat all sides.

    3. Sprinkle the buttered potatoes with seasoning salt and garlic powder. After that, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Lightly sprinkle potatoes with paprika then top them with chopped parsley.

    4. When oven is fully preheated, bake the roasted golden potatoes (uncovered) on the middle oven rack at 350°F. for 25 minutes. Potatoes should be fully heated through and golden in color on top!

    5. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Roasted Golden Potatoes
    Amount Per Serving (1 approx. 3 potatoes)
    Calories 203 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Trans Fat 0.3g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Cholesterol 27mg9%
    Sodium 359mg16%
    Potassium 594mg17%
    Carbohydrates 24g8%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 612IU12%
    Vitamin C 29mg35%
    Calcium 88mg9%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Roasted Golden Potatoes are a SIMPLE delicious dish with butter, Parmesan cheese and spices. It only takes 5-7 minutes to prep, then bake!

    Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry

    Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry is an easy to make, pan-seared dish with broccoli, cashews, red bell peppers, onions and sauce. Makes 3 servings.
    Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry is an easy to make, pan-seared dish with broccoli, cashews, red bell peppers, onions and sauce. Makes 3 servings.

    If you’re looking for a new way to cook vegetables, may I suggest trying this recipe for broccoli cashew stir-fry? It is a fantastic recipe we really enjoy and is full of taste, crunch and color!

    I found the original recipe years ago in an old cookbook of mine (from 1995) and made a few adjustments to suit our tastebuds. We love this side dish, and it’s very compatible with lots of main dishes.

    The best part is that it doesn’t require a lot of time to prepare and is a colorful and delicious addition to any meal. Here’s how to make this broccoli cashew stir-fry.

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    Make The Sauce

    The first thing you need to do is make the sauce that will be added to the cooked vegetables later. It’s EASY! Measure water, Balsamic vinegar, cornstarch and chicken bouillon powder into a small bowl.

    Water, balsamic vinegar, chicken bouillon powder and cornstarch are combined in a small bowl.

    Use a fork or small whisk to combine the sauce ingredients because the cornstarch tends to thicken and “clump up” when added to the liquid. Continue to mix the sauce together until all lumps are removed, and the sauce is smooth. Set the sauce aside.

    After whisking, the lumps have been blended in, and the sauce is ready to go.

    Prep the Veggies

    Slice ¼ cup of yellow onion and ¼ cup red bell peppers into thin slices vertically (if the bell pepper is really big, cut each slice in half cross-wise). Separate the layers of onion slices.

    Cut ¾ pound of fresh broccoli into florets. Cut off the tough, very bottom ends of the broccoli stems (and discard). Use a vegetable peeler or knife to gently peel the remaining stems on each piece of broccoli, removing only the outer green part (discard the peels).

    Cut off the peeled stems, to separate them from the florets. Slice the peeled stems into thin slices. Add them to the other prepped vegetables.

    You can see in the photo below the remaining florets of broccoli and the thinly sliced stems right above them. The thin peeled stems cook right along with the other veggies and have lots of good flavor, too!

    Broccoli florets, stems, sliced red bell peppers and onions are prepped before cooking.

    Sauté The Vegetables

    Heat 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable oil) on medium heat in a large skillet. Once the oil is very hot (but not smoking), add the broccoli florets, sliced broccoli stems, red peppers and onions to the skillet.

    The vegetables are cooked in hot oil in a large skillet.

    Sauté the vegetables for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until the veggies begin to brown slightly and the broccoli becomes crisp tender. During the last minute of cooking, stir in 1 teaspoon of minced garlic.

    Continue to cook 1 more minute, stirring the vegetables constantly so the garlic doesn’t burn (or it will become bitter).

    Minced garlic is added to the cooked vegetables in the skillet and cooked for 1 minute.

    Add the Sauce

    Whisk the sauce again to re-combine the ingredients, then pour it over the veggies in the skillet. Stir to combine the veggies and sauce and quickly bring the sauce to a boil. Cook and stir constantly for 1 more minute.

    Sauce is poured into the skillet full of cooked broccoli, onions and red bell peppers.Sauce is cooked until thickened, coating the veggies in the skillet.

    Stir In The Cashews

    Add 3 Tablespoons of chopped cashews to the veggies and sauce. NOTE: We use roasted salted cashews when we make this dish, but feel free to substitute toasted chopped walnuts, pecans or chopped roasted peanuts.

    Stir the cashews into the broccoli cashew stir-fry, until they’re combined with all the veggies and sauce. Heat through (about 1 minute) and then this delicious dish is ready to be enjoyed!

    Chopped roasted cashews are added to the broccoli cashew stir-fry right before serving.

    Serve The Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry

    Transfer the broccoli cashew stir-fry to a pretty serving dish and serve immediately while the vegetables are hot. This recipe will yield enough for 3 servings of this yummy and colorful stir-fry.

    The broccoli cashew stir-fry has really good flavor thanks to the sauce, peppers and onions, and the roasted cashews provide a nice crunch in each bite. It’s delicious!

    A serving dish with the broccoli cashew stir-fry on it, ready for serving.

    One of the nice features of this simple side dish is it pairs well with chicken, fish, beef or pork! We enjoyed it this time, served with ham slices and Roasted Golden Potatoes.

    A white plate with broccoli cashew stir-fry, and ham and potatoes in the background.

    I hope you have the chance to make this broccoli cashew stir-fry for yourself and those you love. The recipe can easily be doubled if you require more servings!

    Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day.

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    Recipe adapted from:  Edith Askins, via “Southern Living 1995 Annual Recipes”, page 52, published 1995, by Oxmoor House, Inc.

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    Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry
    Prep Time
    12 mins
    Cook Time
    6 mins
    Total Time
    18 mins
     

    Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry is an easy to make, pan-seared dish with broccoli, cashews, red bell peppers, onions and sauce. Makes 3 servings.

    Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
    Cuisine: All Cuisines
    Keyword: broccoli cashew stir-fry
    Servings: 3
    Calories Per Serving: 165 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    For Sauce:
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
    For Stir-Fry:
    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
    • ¾ pound fresh broccoli
    • ¼ cup red bell pepper slices sliced thin vertically
    • ¼ cup yellow onion slices sliced thin vertically
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 3 Tablespoons chopped roasted cashews or roasted walnuts, pecans or peanuts
    Instructions
    1. Whisk water, balsamic vinegar, cornstarch and chicken bouillon powder in a small bowl until lumps are gone, and sauce is smooth. Set aside.

    2. Cut red pepper and onion in thin slices vertically (if red pepper is big, cut slices in half cross-wise). Cut broccoli into florets. Remove tough ends of stems (discard). Peel remaining stems on each piece of broccoli, removing only the outer green part. Cut peeled stems into thin slices; add then to other veggies.

    3. Heat oil on medium in a large skillet. Once oil is very hot (but not smoking), add broccoli florets, sliced broccoli stems, red pepper and onions to skillet. Sauté 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until veggies begin to brown and broccoli is crisp tender. During last minute, stir in minced garlic. Continue to cook 1 more minute, stirring constantly so garlic doesn't burn and become bitter.

    4. Whisk sauce again until combined, then pour over veggies in skillet. Stir to combine; quickly bring sauce to a boil. Cook 1 more minute, stirring constantly.

    5. Stir in chopped cashews until combined. Heat through (about 1 minute). Remove from heat. Serve immediately while hot. Enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/3 of total))
    Calories 165 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Cholesterol 0.04mg0%
    Sodium 215mg9%
    Potassium 499mg14%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 1096IU22%
    Vitamin C 118mg143%
    Calcium 68mg7%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry is an easy to make, pan-seared dish with broccoli, cashews, red bell peppers, onions and sauce. Makes 3 servings.

    Homemade Egg Noodles

    It’s easy to make a small batch of homemade egg noodles (3 ingredients) for a side dish (hot, buttered) or to add to homemade soup.
    It's easy to make a small batch of homemade egg noodles (3 ingredients) for a side dish (hot, buttered) or to add to homemade soup.

    Did you know it is really easy to make homemade egg noodles using only a few ingredients? Yes… it’s true. Today I want to show you how to make egg noodles from scratch in the comfort of your own kitchen.

    The recipe I am sharing is for a small batch of homemade noodles (4 servings), which is the perfect amount for us. We can enjoy this amount as a side dish (hot, buttered and lightly seasoned) to accompany some of our meals. This small batch of noodles is also the perfect amount to add to a big pot of homemade soup!

    I know it is very convenient to buy egg noodles at the grocery store, but I really LOVE knowing how to make them from scratch, too! Here’s how to make homemade egg noodles.

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    Prepare The Dough for The Egg Noodles

    In a large bowl or on a flat work surface, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a large mound out of the mixture, shore up the sides and then create a deep “well” in the center.

    Flour and salt are combined into a mound and a "well" is made in the middle.

    Add two large eggs into the “well”. Use a fork to slowly mix the eggs into the flour mixture, adding flour a little bit at a time until the eggs are fully mixed in.

    Two eggs are added to the well in flour and salt mixture, and a fork is used to combine them.

    Continue mixing until the dough comes together into a slightly firm, shaggy mound of dough. Place some flour on your hands and knead the dough until it comes together in a large ball. Add a little more flour, if necessary, to bind it together.

    TIP: Don’t overmix the dough or it can cause the dough to become tough, which will make it harder to roll out.

    Gradually combining the eggs and the flour and salt mixture until fully blended.A wet, shaggy dough for the egg noodles is formed.

    Let The Dough Rest, Then Roll Out

    Divide the dough in half into two equal sized balls. Let the dough balls rest (uncovered) for about 10 minutes. Lightly flour a flat work surface or cutting board.

    The dough is then split into two different balls.

    Use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll out one ball of dough at a time. Try to roll the dough very thin (approximately ¼” thick), for best results.

    A rolling pin is used to roll out the dough for the egg noodles.

    Slice The Dough Into Thin Strips

    Once the dough is rolled out, use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to slice the dough into strips, about ½” – ¾” wide. At this point, the fresh noodles can be cooked immediately.

    If you want to freeze some of the noodles for another use, lightly dust the noodles with flour. Lay the noodles on cookie sheets in a single layer, then flash freeze them. Once frozen, place them (loosely packed) in an airtight freezer container or in large freezer bags and store in a freezer.

    After being rolled out, the dough is cut into thin strips.

    You can also choose to dry the egg noodles (completely) on wire racks (or pasta racks) for storage. The noodles must be completely dry all the way through before storing them.

    NOTE: Personally speaking, I have had the best results cooking the noodles FRESH or FLASH FREEZING them for future use.

    Several of the homemade egg noodles drying on a wire rack.

    Cook The Noodles

    To cook the homemade egg noodles, bring a large pan of water to a rolling boil. Add the fresh noodles and allow them to cook for 3-6 minutes (or more). See note below.

    When done, the egg noodles should be tender to the bite but not too soft or mushy! Taste a bite then cook longer, if necessary. NOTE: The thickness of the noodles you’ve made will determine the length of time they will need to fully cook.

    TIP: If you are cooking frozen egg noodles, simply add them (still frozen) to the boiling water. You do not need to thaw them out at all!

    Homemade egg noodles are cooked in boiling water in a large saucepan.

    Serve And Enjoy Homemade Egg Noodles

    When the noodles are finished cooking, if we are having them as a side dish, I drain them, put them in a serving bowl, and immediately add butter. The hot noodles will melt the butter, and then I add dried parsley then season with salt and garlic powder, to taste. Serve immediately while hot!

    If you will be adding them to a soup, add the noodles toward the end of the cooking time (so they don’t overcook) and cook them until they become tender to the bite.

    After cooking, noodles can be mixed with butter and dried parsley for serving.

    We enjoy these homemade egg noodles served with a variety of main dishes. This time we served them along with classic turkey croquettes and added some roasted Brussel sprouts on the side.

    The homemade egg noodles served with turkey meatball croquettes, along with Brussel sprouts.

    I hope you have the opportunity to try this simple recipe for homemade egg noodles, and trust you’ll enjoy making them from scratch like I do!

    Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes! Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day.

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    Homemade Egg Noodles
    Prep Time
    20 mins
    Cook Time
    5 mins
    Total Time
    25 mins
     

    It's easy to make a small batch of homemade egg noodles (3 ingredients) for a side dish (hot, buttered) or to add to homemade soup.

    Category: Pasta, Side Dish
    Cuisine: All Cuisines
    Keyword: homemade egg noodles
    Servings: 4
    Calories Per Serving: 150 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon table salt
    • 2 large eggs
    Instructions
    1. In a large bowl or on a flat work surface, combine flour and salt. Make a large mound out of the mixture, shore up the sides and create a deep "well" in the center. Add eggs to the "well". Use a fork to slowly mix eggs into flour mixture, adding flour in a little at a time until ingredients create a slightly firm, shaggy mound of dough.

    2. Place some flour on your hands; knead dough until it comes together in a large ball. Add more flour, if necessary, to bind it together. TIP: Don't overmix dough or it can become tough, which makes it harder to roll out.

    3. Divide dough in half into two equal-sized balls. Let dough rest (uncovered) for 10 minutes. Lightly flour work surface or cutting board. Use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll out 1 ball of dough at a time. Roll dough very thin (approx. ¼" thick), for best results. Repeat with remaining dough ball.

    4. Once dough is rolled out, use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice dough into strips, ½" - ¾" wide. At this point, fresh noodles can be cooked immediately.

    5. To cook noodles, bring a large pan of water to a rolling boil. Add fresh noodles; cook 3-6 minutes (or more). When done, noodles should be tender to the bite but not too soft or mushy! Taste a bite then cook longer, if necessary. NOTE: The thickness of the noodles will determine length of time they need to fully cook. TIP: If cooking frozen egg noodles, add them (still frozen) to the boiling water. You do not need to thaw them out at all!

    Recipe Notes

    NOTE: If serving as a side dish, combine cooked, drained, hot egg noodles with butter and seasonings of choice (garlic powder, dried parsley, salt and pepper, etc.) to suit your taste. If adding noodles to soup, add to simmering soup toward the end of the cooking time (for time indicated) so noodles don't overcook.

    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Egg Noodles
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
    Calories 150 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 93mg31%
    Sodium 327mg14%
    Potassium 68mg2%
    Carbohydrates 24g8%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 0.2g0%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 135IU3%
    Calcium 19mg2%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards.It's easy to make a small batch of homemade egg noodles (3 ingredients) for a side dish (hot, buttered) or to add to homemade soup.

    Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash

    Enjoy roasted Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash, basted in honey and butter, then served topped with toasted pecans and bleu cheese crumbles.
    Enjoy roasted Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash, basted in honey and butter, then served topped with toasted pecans and bleu cheese crumbles.

    Today I want to share a side dish recipe I found online early last year. I enjoy butternut squash, spaghetti squash and one of my personal favorites… acorn squash, and love to experiment with new recipes for these winter vegetables!

    This vegetable side dish for two is called Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash, because it has BOTH flavors goin’ on (sweet and savory)! The recipe is actually very SIMPLE, which is awesome (and convenient).

    One whole acorn squash is sliced in half, basted with melted butter and honey, then roasted until tender. Each half is then sprinkled with toasted chopped pecans (or walnuts) and a small amount of crumbled bleu cheese, and served.

    The combination of the sweet honey butter paired with the tangy, pungent bleu cheese crumbles is surprisingly nice. This recipe as written serves two people, but can be easily doubled or tripled as needed.

    What If You Do NOT Like Bleu Cheese?

    Here’s the deal… a LOT of people hate bleu cheese, and I get it! If you are one of those people who say “no way” to bleu cheese, I simply recommend LEAVING IT OUT! Your baked acorn squash will still taste GREAT, it simply will not have the “savory” component.

    Whichever way you choose to make this veggie side dish, I think you will enjoy it! Here’s how to make Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash.

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    First Things First – A Little Prep!

    The first thing to do is preheat your oven to 400°F. (200°C.). You want the oven hot and ready to go once the squash is prepped.

    The second step is to lightly “toast” the chopped pecans (or walnuts, if using). NOTE: You can also choose to do this step while the squash is baking, to save time.

    This step is EASY! Place chopped pecans in a “DRY” skillet (no oil or anything else). Turn the heat to Medium, and cook the pecans, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes or until they are lightly toasted and you can smell the aroma of toasted nuts.

    Be sure to keep moving the pecans around in the skillet so they do not burn. Once done, remove them from the skillet and let them cool. You will not need them until the squash has finished baking.

    Chopped pecans are lightly toasted in a dry skillet.

    Melt butter in a small microwaveable dish or in a saucepan. Stir in honey (or maple syrup, if using) until it is fully incorporated into the melted butter.

    Melted butter and honey (or maple syrup) are stirred until combined.

    Prepare The Acorn Squash

    Slice one acorn squash in half from top (stem) to bottom. Once sliced, use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy “pith” from the cavity of each squash half (and discard).

    A medium sized acorn squash, ready to slice in half from top to bottom.Seeds and stringy pith are scooped out of the raw squash's cavity.

    Place the squash halves on a baking sheet or in an oven safe baking dish with the open flesh facing up. If desired, you can line the baking dish or baking sheet with foil, for easy clean up.

    Use a pastry brush to fully coat the flesh of the squash with the melted butter and honey mixture. Divide any remaining mixture into the cavity of each squash half.

    Squash halves are coated with butter honey mixture before baking.

    Time To Bake The Squash

    TIP: If you find the halves leaning quite a bit to one side or another I find it helpful to crinkle up a piece of foil and use that to “prop up” or “level out” the squash (see photo below).

    Bake the squash at 400°F. for between 40-50 minutes. When done cooking, the squash should be quite tender. You can test the tenderness by inserting a butter knife into the squash. It should EASILY go in and out of the squash. Remove the squash from the oven once done.

    Baked acorn squash (with butter/honey topping) after baking.

    Serve The Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash

    Now it’s time to serve the sweet and savory acorn squash! The final step before serving is to brush some of the accumulated butter/honey back over the surface of the squash (it will pool up in the cavity as it bakes).

    Sprinkle the squash halves with the chopped pecans, evenly dividing them. If you are adding the bleu cheese, sprinkle each half with very small crumbles.

    Serve the sweet and savory acorn squash immediately while it’s hot! This is a great vegetable side dish that pairs well with beef, chicken and pork!

    Sweet and savory acorn squash, with toasted pecans and bleu cheese crumbles.

    I hope you enjoy this recipe, whether you add the bleu cheese or not (ha ha!). It is very simple to make, and the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to meet your needs.

    Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a wonderful day.

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    Recipe adapted from Kevin, at closetcooking.com/maple-pecan-roasted-acorn-squash/

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    Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    40 mins
    Total Time
    50 mins
     

    Enjoy roasted Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash, basted in honey and butter, then served topped with toasted pecans and bleu cheese crumbles.

    Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
    Cuisine: All Cuisines
    Keyword: sweet and savory acorn squash
    Servings: 2 (½ squash per serving)
    Calories Per Serving: 282 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    • 1 medium acorn squash
    • 1 Tablespoon butter
    • 2 Tablespoons honey (can substitute real maple syrup)
    • 2 Tablespoons chopped pecans (for garnish)
    • 1 Tablespoon bleu cheese crumbles (for garnish)
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 400°F. (200°C.). Line baking sheet or baking dish with foil (for easy clean up).

    2. Place chopped pecans in a "DRY" skillet (no oil, etc.). Cook pecans on Medium heat, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Remove pecans from skillet; set aside to cool.

    3. Melt butter in a small microwaveable dish or in a saucepan. Stir in honey until it's fully incorporated.

    4. Slice acorn squash in half from top (stem) to bottom. Use spoon to scoop out seeds and stringy "pith" from the cavity of each half (discard). Place squash on prepared baking dish, cavity side facing up. Brush each half with butter/honey mixture. Spoon any remaining mixture into the cavity. TIP: If you find the cut squash leaning to one side, crinkle up some foil; use it to "level out" the squash.

    5. Bake at 400°F. for 40-50 minutes. When done, squash should be tender. Test by inserting a butter knife into the baked squash. It should glide EASILY in and out of the squash. Remove squash from oven once done.

    6. Before serving, brush accumulated butter/honey back over the surface of the squash (it pools up in the cavity as it bakes). Sprinkle each half with toasted pecans, then add bleu cheese crumbles (if using). Transfer to plates, and serve!

    Nutrition Facts
    Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/2 of squash)
    Calories 282 Calories from Fat 126
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 14g22%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Trans Fat 0.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Cholesterol 18mg6%
    Sodium 93mg4%
    Potassium 810mg23%
    Carbohydrates 41g14%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 18g20%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 998IU20%
    Vitamin C 24mg29%
    Calcium 100mg10%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Enjoy roasted Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash, basted in honey and butter, then served topped with toasted pecans and bleu cheese crumbles.

     

    Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

    Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They’re baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.
    Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They're baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.

    If you’re looking for a wonderful way to prepare fresh green beans, may I suggest this recipe for Parmesan Garlic Green Beans? They are so yummy, and don’t require too much prep work!

    This vegetable side dish is ready in about 25 minutes, and most of that time is “cooking time”. These tasty green beans can be a perfect compliment for a wide variety of main dishes.

    The recipe as written below, will yield 3 servings, but it’s so easy to double or triple the recipe, based on your needs! Here’s how to make Parmesan Garlic Green Beans.

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    Prepare The Fresh Green Beans

    Snap or cut the stem end off of the fresh green beans, then give them a quick rinse before cooking them. I was grateful to be able pick these green beans from our raised bed garden in our backyard!

    A bowl of fresh green beans before the ends are trimmed.

    Blanch Beans For Tenderness

    It is okay to avoid this step (and go straight to the next one), but I have found it makes the finished green beans more tender to the bite once the entire recipe is done! I recommend this step, but of course, it is your decision!

    Place the green beans in a microwave-safe bowl, and add 1 cup of water to the bowl. Microwave the green beans on High power for 3 minutes.

    While the beans cook, place water and ice cubes in a separate bowl (large enough to hold the green beans). The water will need to be icy cold as soon as the beans are done. 

    Immediately after the beans finish microwaving, plunge them into the ice water (water and cubes) in a separate bowl. The ice water helps “shock” the beans to quickly stop the cooking process (and preserves their color). Let them soak for a minute.

    Fresh green beans are microwaved in a bowl with water.Microwaved green beans are placed in ice water after cooking to cool them.

    Add The Butter And Spices

    Drain the green beans well, pat them dry (as much as possible), then place them in a large bowl. Add soft butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. TIP: Pinch the soft butter into small pieces!

    Gently stir to combine all these ingredients as much as possible. The soft butter will remain a bit “clumpy”, but try to distribute the small pieces throughout the mixture.

    Soft butter, garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper & Italian seasoning on the beans.

    Bake The Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

    Spread the green beans out on a large baking sheet, making sure the butter “clumps” and spices are evenly distributed. Bake the Parmesan garlic green beans at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, turning them over halfway through the baking time.

    TIP: I have found the green beans are typically done (crisp on the outside-tender inside) after 15 minutes, so be sure to check yours, because oven temps can vary quite a bit. You don’t want to burn them!

    Combined beans, butter and spices are laid on baking sheet for cooking.Halfway through baking, cheese has melted, and beans are turned over.

    Serve The Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

    When done, transfer the green beans (using a spatula) from the baking sheet to a serving platter. Garnish them with chopped, fresh parsley (optional), and serve immediately while they are hot.

    The buttery, Parmesan covered, well-seasoned green beans are delicious, and have LOTS of great flavor! Serve them with a favorite main dish and enjoy every bite.

    A platter of Parmesan Garlic Green Beans is topped with fresh, chopped parsley.The Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are served, garnished with parsley.

    I hope you have the opportunity to make this delicious veggie side dish for those you love, and trust everyone will enjoy these green beans as much as we do. 

    Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon, for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a wonderful day.

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    Parmesan Garlic Green Beans
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    15 mins
    Total Time
    25 mins
     

    Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They're baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.

    Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
    Cuisine: All Cuisines
    Keyword: parmesan garlic green beans
    Servings: 3
    Calories Per Serving: 235 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    • ½ pound fresh green beans
    • ¼ cup butter (soft)
    • teaspoons minced garlic (approx. 3 large cloves)
    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • fresh, chopped parsley (OPTIONAL-for garnish)
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 400℉. (204.4 ℃).

    2. Trim stem end off beans; rinse beans. Place beans in microwave-safe bowl, and add 1 cup water. Microwave on High power for 3 minutes.

    3. While beans cook, in separate bowl place water and ice cubes. Immediately after beans finish cooking, plunge them into the ice water (to stop cooking process). Let soak for 1 minute.

    4. Drain beans, pat dry; transfer to a large bowl. Add soft butter, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper. TIP: Pinch butter in small pieces! Gently stir to combine ingredients as much as possible (butter will remain "clumpy). Spread green beans on a large baking sheet; make sure butter pieces and spices are evenly distributed.

    5. Bake at 400°F. (204.4 ℃) for 15-20 minutes, turning beans over halfway through baking time. TIP: The beans are typically done (and crisp-tender) after 15 minutes, but be sure to keep an eye on them, because oven temps can vary quite a bit.

    6. When done, transfer green beans (with a spatula) to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped, fresh parsley (optional). Serve immediately. Enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Parmesan Garlic Green Beans
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/3 of total))
    Calories 235 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 12g75%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Cholesterol 55mg18%
    Sodium 806mg35%
    Potassium 218mg6%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 1157IU23%
    Vitamin C 10mg12%
    Calcium 200mg20%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They're baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.

    Duchess Potatoes

    Make meals special by adding Duchess Potatoes! Buttery mashed potatoes are piped in decorative swirls and baked in this classic French dish.
    Make meals special by adding Duchess Potatoes! Buttery mashed potatoes are piped in decorative swirls and baked in this classic French dish.

    Have you ever had or made Duchess potatoes? They are a delicious side dish, and today I want to share how to make them!

    This dish is called “Pommes Duchess” in France, and are believed to have been named after the Duke and Duchess of Bourgogne. According to the legend behind this dish, the Duke and Duchess really enjoyed fine dining experiences and asked their personal chef to make a fancy potato dish. Duchess potatoes are the result of this request, if the legend is true.

    Whether the story of their origin is true or not, Duchess potatoes are pretty impressive to serve with a variety of main dishes, and they’re delicious! They do take a little bit more prep than regular mashed potatoes, but they’re fun to make for special meals! Here’s how to make Duchess potatoes. 

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    Prepare The Potatoes

    Peel about 6 small to medium-sized russet potatoes (2 pounds total), then rinse them. Slice the potatoes into quarters by cutting them in half lengthwise, then cut each potato half in half again.

    Six medium russet potatoes are peeled, then rinsed.Russet potatoes are cut into quarters after peeling them.

    Place the potato quarters in a large saucepan, then cover them completely with cold water. Bring the water to a boil on HIGH heat. Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to MEDIUM-LOW.

    Let the potatoes simmer on Medium-Low for 30-40 minutes, OR until they become fork tender. When done, drain the potatoes well, and let them sit in the dry pan for 5 minutes.

    The potatoes are covered with water in a large pan and brought to a boil.Potatoes are simmered for about 30 minutes until they become fork-tender.

    Mash The Potatoes

    Transfer the hot potatoes to a mixing bowl. Add 2 Tablespoons of butter, salt, and a pinch of nutmeg and cayenne pepper to the potatoes.

    Use an electric mixer or a potato masher to mash the potatoes until the butter has melted and they are blended well.

    Butter and spices are added to drained potatoes and mashed well.Electric mixer or potato masher is used to mash potatoes.

    Pour in 3 Tablespoons of half and half, then add 2 egg yolks (no egg white!). Mix well until the potatoes are very smooth in texture. Take a small bite, and add additional salt, if desired.

    Cover the bowl, and then let the mashed potatoes come to room temperature before continuing on with the recipe.

    Two egg yolks and half and half are added to mashed potatoes in bowl.The mashed potatoes are now ready to be shaped for Duchess potatoes.

    Time To Pipe The Potatoes Into Decorative Swirls!

    Now the fun begins! Preheat your oven to 450°F. (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and then you’re ready to create the Duchess potatoes.

    Spoon the mashed potato mixture into a piping bag, fitted with a big star tip (if you have that). You may need to do this in batches, depending on the size of your pastry bag.

    TIP: No piping bag? Fill a large zip-loc bag with the mixture and cut a small corner off the bottom of the bag (big enough to pipe the potatoes through.

    Pipe 12 portions of the potato mixture in decorative swirls, “building” each in a circular motion from the bottom up until each portion is round and about 3″ wide. Be sure to leave space between each “mound”.  REFRIGERATE until potatoes are chilled and you’re ready to bake.

    The potato mixture is added to pastry bag, and piped onto parchment paper.Swirls of Duchess potatoes on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

    Butter And Bake!

    Carefully brush the tops of the Duchess potatoes with the remaining 1 Tablespoon of melted butter using a pastry brush. Try to cover the entire surface of the chilled potatoes.

    Potatoes are brushed with melted butter before baking.

    Bake the Duchess potatoes on a middle rack of the 450°F. oven for 20-25 minutes. Oven temps can vary quite a bit, so keep an eye on them. The potatoes are done when they are lightly browned on the surface.

    Serve The Duchess Potatoes

    When done, remove the Duchess potatoes from the oven and sprinkle each portion with a small amount of freshly chopped parsley.

    Serve them immediately while they’re hot, and enjoy delicious, buttery Duchess potatoes! They are a perfect side dish to pair with a number of main dishes. We served them with pork tenderloin slices and green peas, and they were fantastic!

    Fresh parsley is sprinkled on golden brown Duchess potatoes after baking.Duchess potatoes, on a white plate with pork tenderloin slices and green peas.

    I hope you have the opportunity to make Duchess potatoes for those you love. Yes… they require a bit more time than “traditional” mashed potatoes, but they’re really good, and add a special touch to a meal! I’m confident you’ll enjoy them.

    Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a wonderful day.

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    Duchess Potatoes
    Prep Time
    50 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    1 hr 10 mins
     

    Make meals special by adding Duchess Potatoes! Buttery mashed potatoes are piped in decorative swirls and baked in this classic French dish.

    Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
    Cuisine: All Cuisines
    Keyword: duchess potatoes
    Servings: 12
    Calories Per Serving: 99 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    • 2 pounds russet potatoes (approx. 6 small-medium)
    • 2 Tablespoons cold butter
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
    • 3 Tablespoons half and half
    • 2 large egg yolks (no egg white)
    • 1 Tablespoon butter (melted)
    For garnish:
    • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
    Instructions
    1. Peel, rinse potatoes. Slice into quarters by cutting them in half lengthwise, then cutting each potato half in half again.

    2. Put potatoes in large saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil on HIGH heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to MEDIUM-LOW. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, OR until fork tender. Drain potatoes- let them rest in pan 5 minutes.

    3. Transfer potatoes to a mixing bowl. Add 2 T. butter, salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Use electric mixer or potato masher to mash until butter melts and they're well-blended. Add half and half and egg yolks. Mash well until potatoes are smooth in texture. Taste; add more salt, if desired. Cover bowl; let potatoes come to room temperature before continuing.

    4. Preheat oven to 450°F. (220°C). Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.

    5. Fit a large pastry bag with a star tip (if you have it). Fill pastry bag with potato mixture (may have to do 2 batches). TIP: No piping bag? Fill a large zip-loc bag with the mixture; cut a small corner off the bottom of the bag (big enough to pipe potatoes through. Pipe 12 portions of potato mixture in decorative swirls, "building" each in a circular motion from the bottom up until each portion is round and about 3" wide. Leave space between each "mound".  REFRIGERATE until potatoes are lightly chilled.

    6. Brush surface of potatoes with 1 Tablespoon melted butter, using a pastry brush.

    7. Bake at 450℉ on middle rack of oven for 20-25 minutes. Oven temps can vary, so keep an eye on them. They're done when lightly browned on top. Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot. Enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Duchess Potatoes
    Amount Per Serving (1 g)
    Calories 99 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 39mg13%
    Sodium 224mg10%
    Potassium 325mg9%
    Carbohydrates 14g5%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 147IU3%
    Vitamin C 4mg5%
    Calcium 19mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make meals special by adding Duchess Potatoes! Buttery mashed potatoes are piped in decorative swirls and baked in this classic French dish.

     

     

    Green Beans and Red Potatoes For 2

    Green Beans And Red Potatoes For 2 is a simply seasoned, colorful veggie side dish. It’s delicious, and easy to make in under 15 minutes!
    Green Beans And Red Potatoes For 2 is a simply seasoned, colorful veggie side dish. It's delicious, and easy to make in under 15 minutes!

    Today I want to share a simple recipe for a delicious vegetable side dish I think you’re going to enjoy! I was able to make this dish this past summer using green beans, red potatoes and fresh parsley from our little backyard raised bed garden, which made it even more fun!

    This recipe is so simple to make using only a few ingredients. Even though the recipe (as written) only makes enough for two servings, it can easily be doubled or tripled to satisfy your needs!

    This easy to prepare side dish has great flavor, thanks to the addition of a few common spices, butter and parsley. Here’s how to make green beans and red potatoes for 2.

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    What Ingredients Do I Need To Make This Dish?

    To make this dish for two people, you will need 5 ounces of fresh green beans, and 3 small-medium red potatoes (about 5 ounces total). You will also need fresh parsley, butter, salt, pepper and paprika, to season the veggies.

    Remove the stem end from the beans, then either leave the beans whole OR cut them in 2″ pieces. I have done this both ways, and it will not affect the end result whichever way you prefer.

    Wash the potatoes well, but do NOT peel them. Cut each potato into small cubes (about ½” – ¾”).

    Fresh green beans need their stem ends trimmed before cooking.Three small red potatoes are cubed, then used in this recipe.

    Steam The Beans And Potatoes

    Place the whole OR cut green beans and the potato pieces in a steamer basket set over a couple inches of water in a saucepan.

    Cover the pan and bring the water to a boil on Medium heat. Steam the beans and potatoes for about 6-8 minutes OR until the potatoes are tender (can be easily pierced with a knife).

    Whole green beans and cubed red potatoes in a steamer basket.Cut green beans and red potatoes cook until tender in a steamer basket.

    When the vegetables are finished cooking, remove the steamer basket from the pan, letting any water drain off. Immediately transfer the hot green beans and red potatoes into a small serving bowl.

    The hot cooked veggies are transferred to a small serving bowl.

    Time To Add The Seasoning

    Add 2 teaspoons of butter and chopped fresh parsley, then season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of paprika. Stir well, until the butter melts and the seasonings are fully combined with the veggies. 

    Butter, parsley and spices are added to the green beans and red potatoes.

    Serve The Green Beans and Red Potatoes

    Serve the green beans and red potatoes immediately while they’re hot! This is such a simple side dish, but the vegetables pair well with most meats and add color and flavor to any meal.

    The recipe, as written below, will yield enough for two small servings of green beans and red potatoes. It is super easy to double this recipe, so if you want LARGER portions or are feeding more people, go for it!

    The hot veggies are stirred until butter melts and spices are incorporated.

    I hope you have the opportunity to make this classic veggie dish. We love the convenience of how easy it is to make, and trust you will, too! If you love green beans, be sure to check out my recipe for Parmesan Garlic Green Beans. They’re delicious, too!

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    Recipe adapted from: “Favorite Family Recipes”, page 78, published in 2014 by The American Heart Association and Publications, International, Ltd.

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    Green Beans and Red Potatoes For 2
    Prep Time
    7 mins
    Cook Time
    6 mins
    Total Time
    13 mins
     

    Green Beans And Red Potatoes For 2 is a simply seasoned, colorful veggie side dish. It's delicious, and easy to make in under 15 minutes!

    Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: green beans, red potatoes
    Servings: 2
    Calories Per Serving: 109 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    • 5 ounces fresh green beans trim ends, leave whole or cut in 2" pieces
    • 5 ounces medium red potatoes cut in ½"-¾" cubes (approx. 3 small)
    • 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
    • 2 teaspoons butter
    • teaspoon salt
    • teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 pinch paprika
    Instructions
    1. Remove stem end of beans; leave beans whole OR cut in 2" pieces. Wash potatoes, but do NOT peel them. Cut potatoes into small cubes (about ½" - ¾").

    2. Place beans and cubed potatoes in a steamer basket, set over 2" of water in a saucepan. Cover pan; bring water to a boil on Medium heat. Steam beans and potatoes for 6-8 minutes OR until potatoes are tender (easily pierced with a knife).

    3. Remove steamer basket from pan, letting any water drain off. Immediately transfer hot green beans and red potatoes into a small serving bowl.

    4. Add butter, parsley, salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika. Stir well, until butter melts and seasonings are combined with veggies. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Green Beans and Red Potatoes For 2
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/2 of total))
    Calories 109 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 0.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 11mg4%
    Sodium 196mg9%
    Potassium 487mg14%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 813IU16%
    Vitamin C 17mg21%
    Calcium 38mg4%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Green Beans And Red Potatoes For 2 is a simply seasoned, colorful veggie side dish. It's delicious, and easy to make in under 15 minutes!