Description
Green beans and potatoes dance together in this hearty Country Ranch side dish, celebrating rustic American flavors. Crispy bacon and ranch seasoning elevate simple vegetables into a comfort classic you’ll crave at every family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
Protein:
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 ounce (1 packet) ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil, then carefully add baby potatoes. Cook for 10-12 minutes until they reach a fork-tender consistency, ensuring they’re soft but not falling apart.
- Remove potatoes using a slotted spoon and drain completely. In the same boiling water, submerge green beans for 4-5 minutes until they become bright green and maintain a slight crispness.
- Drain green beans and pat both potatoes and beans dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve better browning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Gently add potatoes and green beans, allowing them to develop golden edges without constant stirring.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly across the vegetables. Stir occasionally and cook for 5-7 minutes, creating a crispy exterior and infusing flavors.
- Incorporate crumbled bacon throughout the vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution of the smoky, salty elements. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm the bacon.
- Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous notes, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Choose small, uniform baby potatoes for even cooking and a creamy interior that complements the crispy exterior.
- Cook bacon until extra crispy to provide a satisfying crunch and maximum flavor contrast in the dish.
- Adjust ranch seasoning quantity to personal taste preference or use homemade ranch mix for a fresher, more customized flavor profile.
- Swap bacon with turkey bacon or coconut bacon bits for lower-fat or vegetarian alternatives without compromising the overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg