Green Beans and potatoes

This has long been a family favorite since way back when.  My mom and grandmother as well as my mother- in- law made this delicious side a lot but mostly in the summer when green beans were plentiful. Pole beans were an Italian favorite or if you could find flat beans were especially a treat. Meaty and tender  I remember growing flat beans in our garden when we were first married.  Such a nice memory.

I don't know if any of you have ever had this or made it but it's very simple to make. Enjoy!

6/16/16

Fresh  green beans and potato salad.

I lb. green beans cleaned and cooked al dente or to your taste (drain)
1 clove minced garlic
Olive oil
White or red wine vinegar to taste
Parsley pinch or so as desired
2 peeled, washed and cooked potatoes cut in cubes (drain)
Salt and pepper to taste

Place green beans and potatoes in a large pot of salted water.  Bring to a boil. Cook until tender, drain .  Add 1 Clove minced garlic or more if you really enjoy garlic, pinch or two of dried parsley and olive oil.  Sauté for a few minutes. Enjoy!

If you choose to make it a salad.  Remove from stove, allow to cool and once it is cool add a splash or two or three of red or white wine vinegar, fresh parsley if possible salt and pepper.  Refrigerate until ready to use.

 **This has to be one of my favorite family recipes.  It was a staple warm in the winter and cold in the summer side dish. 

  ****NOTE:The warm version I did not add the vinegar to it.  Only the COLD version and then I would eliminate the oil but it doesn't affect the taste it is just that when cooled the oil may solidify. Take it out of refrigerator and allow 20 minutes to serve room temperature.

I am so happy to share my family recipes.