Creamy Green Beans And Potatoes Recipe

A creamy dream come true! This comforting side dish elevates simple green beans and potatoes to a whole new level of deliciousness. Inspired by Joanna Lund's "Cooking Healthy with Splenda," this recipe offers a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors. Easily customizable with your preferred sweetener (Splenda or sugar), it's a perfect side for any meal. Quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 225.1 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 3.6 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Creamy Green Beans And Potatoes

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How to Make Creamy Green Beans And Potatoes

  1. Wash and trim 1 pound of fresh green beans. Peel and dice 1 pound of potatoes into ½-inch pieces.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine green beans, potatoes, and 2 cups of water.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender but not mushy.
  4. While the potatoes and beans simmer, prepare the creamy sauce: In a covered jar, whisk together 1 (12-ounce) can of evaporated milk, 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, and 2 tablespoons of sugar (or Splenda to taste).
  5. Once the potatoes and beans are cooked, drain them well, reserving about ½ cup of the cooking liquid if needed to thin the sauce.
  6. Pour the milk mixture into the same saucepan. Stir in 1 tablespoon of dried parsley flakes and ½ teaspoon of lemon pepper.
  7. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 3-5 minutes). Add a little of the reserved cooking liquid if the sauce is too thick.
  8. Add the drained green beans and potatoes to the saucepan.
  9. Stir gently to combine and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
  10. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

19g

Carbs

11g