Description
This rustic Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon recipe combines tender baby potatoes and crisp-tender green beans with savory bacon and flavorful ranch seasoning. Perfect as a comforting side dish, it’s easy to prepare with simple ingredients and finished with a fresh parsley garnish for a touch of brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
Seasonings
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Other Ingredients
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Begin by trimming the green beans and halving the baby potatoes to prepare them for cooking.
- Boil Potatoes: Bring a large pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Add the halved baby potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Green Beans: Using the same pot of boiling water, add the green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped bacon and cook for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
- Combine Vegetables and Oil: Add olive oil to the skillet with the cooked potatoes and green beans. Toss gently to combine and coat with the oil and bacon grease.
- Season: Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the vegetables. Stir well to ensure thorough coating.
- Simmer to Meld Flavors: Cook the mixture for an additional 5 minutes in the skillet, allowing the flavors to combine and vegetables to heat through.
- Serve: Serve hot, topped with the crispy bacon pieces and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley if desired for garnish.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen green beans; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- If you prefer less salty dishes, reduce the amount of added salt as the ranch seasoning and bacon add saltiness.
- For a dairy-free option, check that the ranch seasoning mix is dairy-free or substitute with your favorite seasoning blend.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
