Episode 118| Sauteed Green beans with potatoes

French beans

🥗Healthier: snap peas

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Snap peas offer a similar crunch and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is versatile.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients and fiber.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds a similar acidity with a different flavor profile.

Wash and trim the French beans, cutting them into 2-inch pieces.

Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.

Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10-12 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the French beans to the skillet; sauté for 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.

Stir in the boiled potatoes and mix gently to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Serve warm as a side dish.

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