Mediterranean green beans with potatoes — a hidden gem of Italian cuisine!

Italian Green Beans with Potatoes and Tomatoes | Easy Mediterranean recipe that you will cook again and again
Are you looking for a healthy, delicious and inexpensive Mediterranean recipe? This traditional Italian dish combines tender green beans, small potatoes, juicy tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh basil for a simple meal full of Mediterranean flavors.
This rustic Italian recipe proves that just a few fresh ingredients are enough to make a nutritious lunch or dinner. Naturally vegetarian and rich in fibre, vitamins and healthy fats – perfect for those who follow a Mediterranean diet or simply want to enjoy healthy everyday meals.
Whether as a light main course, filling side dish or meal prep - this dish tastes great both warm and cold. It's easy to make, family-friendly, and made with ingredients you probably already have at home.
If you love authentic Italian comfort food, simple vegetable dishes, healthy dinners, and the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, you'll love this classic combination of green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.
🥔 Fresh potatoes
🫛 Crunchy green beans
🍅 Ripe, sweet tomatoes
🧄 Garlic & Fresh Basil
🫒 Extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients
600 g small potatoes (21 oz)
Wash well and cut in half.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the potatoes.
Bring to the boil again.
Simmer for 12-15 minutes over low heat.
300 g green beans (10.5 oz)
Cut off the ends.
Place the potatoes in a bowl.
Cook the green beans for 3-4 minutes.
Transfer the green beans to a plate.
1–2 cloves of garlic
Chop finely.
Small chili pepper (optional)
Or chili flakes to taste.
Cut into thin rings.
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Sauté for 30 seconds.
Add the potatoes.
Fry until golden brown.
200 g cherry tomatoes (7 oz)
Add the green beans.
1 tsp dried oregano.
1/2 tsp smoked paprika powder.
Add the cherry tomatoes.
Stir well. Season with salt and black pepper.
Add 150 ml of the collected cooking water.
Cook for 5-7 minutes
Finely chop a bunch of parsley
Juice of half a lemon
Add chopped parsley
Turn off the stove
Feta (optional)
Add fresh basil
Enjoy your meal!