Best Ever Southern Style Green Beans w/ Potatoes

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is a lower-calorie option.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey bacon offers a lower-fat alternative.

Prep the veggies by dicing 1 onion while leaving the root intact, then slice in one direction and crosswise to dice.

Quarter the red potatoes into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are uniform for even cooking.

Cook the bacon in a cold Dutch oven over medium heat to render the fat, which will flavor the dish.

Once the bacon is cooked, remove it and add the diced onion to the bacon fat, sautéing until softened.

Add garlic paste (or fresh garlic) to the onions and sauté briefly.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of better than bouillon roasted chicken base for added flavor.

Pour in 4 cups of low sodium chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add the green beans to the pot and cover with a lid, cooking for about 15 minutes until they turn bright green and tender.

After 15 minutes, add the diced red potatoes to the pot and simmer until fork tender, about 15 more minutes.

Check the potatoes for doneness using a fork; they should be tender and easy to pierce.

Add half a stick of butter to the pot and mix well, allowing it to melt and combine with the dish.

Taste for seasoning and adjust with more all-purpose seasoning and smoked paprika if desired before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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