Green Beans and Potatoes
Vegan, low cost, quick and easy
Servings 6 people
Calories 140kcal
Ingredients
- 400 grams green beans fresh or frozen
- 1 potato
- 2 tomatoes or 1 tablespoon red pepper paste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or similar
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon dry mint flakes
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the beans as described abote. Cut off the stems and cut horizontally if long. Cut of vertically the sides too if there are any stiff strings.
- Peel the potatoes and cut to small chunks.
- Chop the tomatoes. Peel if the peel is thick.
- Chop the onions and the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- Heat the pot slightly and add the olive oil or oil of your choice.
- Toss in the chopped onions and saute until almost caramelized.
- Then add the garlic cloves and the tomatoes (or tomato paste). Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and the beans. Also add the spices, mix.
- Add warm water to cover the bottom of the pot.
- Cover lid and let simmer until potatoes are cooked. Check by poking in a knife in a piece of potato if it slides in easily it is a sign that the dish is ready.
- If the potatoes are not ready and the water is finished add some more warm water.
- Enjoy!