A Sprinkle of This and That: Red Potato and Green Bean Saute

We have a lot of road construction going on around here.

It takes double to triple the amount of time to get from point A to point B.

No way around it. It's just like going on a bear hunt? Remember that? Can't go over it. Can't go under it. (although I wish I could) And, can't go around it! It is along a major road in our city. So all you can do is go through it and hope that you can muster every bit of patience you got! Sometimes I think it would be easier to go on a bear hunt! Anyhow, it was one of those stuck in traffic kind of days. I was sitting across the street from a pet store, specifically PetSmart. Apparently I had time to kill because I really wondered. Is it Pet Smart or Pets Mart? Please help me figure that out! It is driving me crazy!!!

Anyhow, check this out! Is it a red potato and green bean saute

a green bean and red potato saute?

I think I really am going crazy! Who wonders about these things?

For my sanity, lets go with Red Potato and Green Bean Saute

What a great Thanksgiving side dish or any day side dish that is so simple yet tastes great.

I use The Deen Brothers recipe because it allows all the natual flavors of the two to come out.

Nice and clean!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil

8 small red potatoes, quartered

1 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed of ends

1 Tbsp minced garlic

salt and pepper to tast

Directions:

Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil and add quarted potatoes. Cook for 15 minutes. Add beans and cook an additional 5-6 minutes. Drain. In a large skillet, add olive oil, butter and garlic. When butter has melted, add the drained potatoes and green beans. Saute 3-5 minute and serve.