Italian Green Beans and Potatoes

By sadams1001

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
• 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook potatoes and garlic in a large pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water), uncovered, until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl with a slotted spoon and coarsely mash with oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Keep warm, covered.

Cook green beans in boiling water, uncovered, until tender, 6 to 10 minutes (beans may not be bright green). Drain, then stir into mashed potatoes in bowl. Drizzle with oil.