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.

STEAMED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Steam green beans in a steamer for 7 minutes. Place green beans and butter in saucepan and heat through. Season with salt, to taste.

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.

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.