Red Potatoes and Beans

Green beans and red potatoes are a staple in Southern cuisine and one dish I particularly love! This is the easiest side dish to make and it is definitely one you can make a personal statement with. It tastes so fresh and wonderful everyone will think you have slaved away all day preparing it. Sshhh. . . . keep the secret to yourself about how easy and quick it really is!

• 2 pounds small red potatoes, washed and drained
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed with ends cut off, drained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Bring a large kettle of water and the 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil.
Drop in the potatoes and boil for 15 minutes.
Drop in the green beans and boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and drain the beans/potatoes.
Place olive oil and garlic in a skillet over medium heat.
Saute for 30 seconds.
Add the potatoes and green beans, stir well to coat with the oil and garlic.
Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes until it is all heated through.
Remove from heat.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Source:

http://www.cookingwithnonna.com/italian-cuisine/red-potatoes-and-beans.html