Spanish Garlic-Green Bean & Potato Skillet (Vegetarian)
Sauté potatoes and green beans with garlic and smoked paprika, then finish with olive oil and lemon for a simple tapas-style meal.

Total
35 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 350 g Baby potatoes
- 250 g Green beans
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp juice Lemon
- 1 tbsp, chopped Fresh parsley (optional)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch (1–1.5 cm) pieces. Trim green beans and cut into 1–2 inch lengths. Mince garlic.
- 2
Cook (25 minutes): Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes with a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Add green beans, smoked paprika, remaining salt, and black pepper. Add 2–3 tbsp water, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender and beans are crisp-tender, about 12 minutes.
- 4
Uncover, add garlic, and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning; garnish with parsley if using.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
335
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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