Potato and Green Bean Salad

This dish can be used as a side to accompany any protein or enjoyed on its own. It’s simple to prepare and offers a fresh variation to everyday side dishes and salads.

Approximate Nutritional Content: (entire recipe, makes 4 servings)

• Calories: 530kcal, 1 serving is 133 kcal.

• Grams of protein: 27 gr. equals 4 proteins for the entire recipe

• Grams of fat: 23 gr. equals 5 fats for the entire recipe

• Grams of carbohydrates: 55 gr. equals 3.5 grains for the entire recipe

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the type and quantity of ingredients used.

Ingredients:

• 500 gr small potatoes

• 250 gr green beans, washed and cut in half

• 4 strips of turkey bacon cut into small cubes

• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation Steps:

• In a pot, cover the potatoes with water (at least 2 fingers above) and salt to taste. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain the water.

• In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook while slightly mashing the potatoes until they are golden, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and place on plates.

• In the skillet add the bacon and brown (and toast) for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain on a paper towel.

• Place the green beans in the skillet, cook until they are slightly tender, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

• Return the potatoes and bacon to the skillet. Add the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Toss. Serve combined with the green beans.

Enjoy!