Seasoned Green Beans and Potatoes
Don’t think they’re ‘just’ beans and ‘just’ potatoes. After they cook up in a seasoned smoky broth they aren’t ‘just’ anything, they’re amazing.
Servings 8
Calories 291kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the beans
- 2 ham hocks I substituted smoked pork shanks
- 3 pounds green beans
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 pounds red potatoes small, halved
- Special seasoning from below
For the special seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon granulated onion
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
For the beans
- Fill a large pot with just enough water to cover the ham hocks.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Add the beans and sugar and cook another 25 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and seasoning and cook until the potatoes are just tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the ham hocks to a cutting board. Let cool slightly then cut the meat off the bone. Chop and add to the pot.
- Heat through and serve.
For the special seasoning
- Combine all ingredients.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge. Reheat on the stovetop.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1857mg | Potassium: 1008mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1223IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3mg