Warm Green Bean and Potato Salad

Submitted by Rev.CCJ

"From Everyday Food (November 2009)"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb red potatoes
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into quarters
• 1⁄2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

directions

1. In a large saucepan, cover potatoes with 2 inches salted water. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are just tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high; add potatoes and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, mashing slightly until golden brown in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm.
3. Add bacon to skillet. Cook until bacon is browned.
4. Add green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and crisp-tender.
5. Add to potatoes along with lemon juice to taste.
6. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.