Yellow Wax Beans with Potatoes and Garlic

Yellow Wax Beans with Potatoes and Garlic

The season for fresh vegetables and fruits has begun, and first on the list are the vibrant green and yellow beans paired with tender new potatoes.

This dish is based on my grandmother's and mother's traditional recipe, now passed down to me. It's a classic way to prepare beans, with another version featuring sour cream recipe.

Ingredients

Yellow/green beans
500 g
   
New potatoes
500 g
   
White onion
1 piece
   
Garlic cloves
3 pieces
   
Dill
1 bunch
   
Sunflower oil
50 ml
   
Butter
50 g
   
Salt
1 tsp
to taste

Step by step

Step 1

Peel and wash the new potatoes.

Yellow Wax Beans with Potatoes and Garlic - Step 1
Step 2

Snap the ends and remove strings from the beans; break into preferred sizes. Rinse well and place in a large pot.

Yellow Wax Beans with Potatoes and Garlic - Step 2
Step 3

Add potatoes, cut into medium-sized pieces. Pour in enough water to cover and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the beans and potatoes are tender.

Yellow Wax Beans with Potatoes and Garlic - Step 3
Step 4

While the potatoes and beans are boiling, do the following:

- Mince the garlic, mixing it with a few tablespoons of water and salt.

Yellow Wax Beans with Potatoes and Garlic - Step 4
Step 5

- Sauté the finely chopped onion in a little sunflower oil.

Yellow Wax Beans with Potatoes and Garlic - Step 5
Step 6

Once browned, add butter and immediately turn off the heat. Stir until the butter is fully melted.

Yellow Wax Beans with Potatoes and Garlic - Step 6
Step 7

Drain the cooked beans and potatoes, then add the chopped dill, minced garlic, sautéed onion, melted butter, and salt. Stir well.

Serve hot and fresh, either on its own or as a side dish.

Enjoy your meal!

Yellow Wax Beans with Potatoes and Garlic - Step 7
Quantity: 1 kg (6-7 servings)
Prep time: 40 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 30 min
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