"Surinamese Long Yard Green Beans with Potatoes Recipe" "Vegetarian Recipes" "Suriname Food" [ASMR]

long yard green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: green beans

Asparagus provides a similar texture and flavor, while green beans are more commonly available.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers a milder heat and is often more accessible.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients while yams are often less expensive.

Wash and trim the long yard green beans, cutting them into manageable lengths.

Peel and dice the potatoes into cubes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the potatoes and stir to combine with the onion and tomato mixture.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Add the long yard green beans and cook until just tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cayenne pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and sugar to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve warm as a side dish.

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