How to Make Green Bean and Sweet Potato Medley - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green beans and sweet potatoes are a flavorful and nutritious combination that make for a delicious side dish or vegetarian main course. This Green Bean and Sweet Potato Medley recipe brings out the best of both ingredients, creating a dish that is not only tasty but also packed with vitamins and minerals.

The natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes pairs perfectly with the crisp, fresh flavor of the green beans, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. This dish is also...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup Holland House® Sherry Cooking Wine
  • 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon onions, diced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¾ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 pinch thyme
  • 1 (16 ounce) package green beans whole, frozen
  • ½ cup Holland House® Sherry Cooking Wine

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut sweet potatoes into 1/4x1/4x3 inch spears. Place in 9x13 inch casserole. Add 2 cups brown sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup cooking wine. Bake in oven for 25 minutes, basting several times.
  • While potatoes cook, melt butter in saute pan. Add onions, 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, seasonings, and green beans. Saute for 2 minutes; add cooking wine and continue to saute until desired tenderness of vegetables. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Remove sweet potatoes from any remaining basting liquid; toss with green beans and serve.
  • Nutrition

    469 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 353mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 91g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 60g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 116mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 589mg