CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Green Beans and Potatoes

Get two vegetables with this easy-to-prepare side dish.

Green Beans and Potatoes

1 pound red potatoes, cut into ¾-inch pieces

½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)

2 teaspoons olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and add cold water to cover. Cover with a lid and boil potatoes 10 minutes. Add the beans and boil 5 minutes more. Drain into a colander. Place in a bowl and add olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss to coat potatoes and green beans.

Yield: Serves 2.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 233 calories, 19 percent of calories from fat, 5 grams fat (0.7 grams saturated, 3.3 grams monounsaturated), no cholesterol, 6.3 grams protein, 43.9 grams carbohydrates, 7.6 grams fiber, 21 milligrams sodium.

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