Hearty Potatoes with Flat Beans and Bacon Bits

Hearty Potatoes with Flat Beans and Bacon Bits – Pressure Cooker Recipe

This comforting and satisfying dish combines tender potatoes, crispy bacon bits, and fresh flat beans, all brought together with fragrant garlic and parsley. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a quick family dinner using a pressure cooker or multicooker.

👉Ingredients:

◾️6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

◾️200 g (about 1 cup) flat beans, trimmed and cut in half

◾️1 small punnet of bacon bits

◾️1 clove of garlic, finely chopped or crushed

◾️2 tbsp olive oil

◾️Salt and black pepper to taste

◾️A handful of fresh parsley, chopped

◾️1 large glass of water (about 200 ml)

👉Instructions:

✅️1. Sauté the Potatoes

Set your pressure cooker or multicooker to “Brown” or “Sauté” mode. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then toss in the chopped potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until they begin to lightly brown (about 5–7 minutes).

✅️2. Add Flavor with Garlic and Bacon

Add the crushed garlic to the potatoes and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the bacon bits and cook for another 2–3 minutes, letting them slightly crisp up and release their smoky flavor.

✅️3. Mix in the Beans and Parsley

Add the flat beans and sprinkle in the fresh chopped parsley. Stir to mix everything evenly.

✅️4. Pressure Cook

Pour in one large glass of water (approximately 200 ml), give it one final stir, then close the lid. Set the device to “Quick Cooking” or “Pressure Cook” mode for 10 minutes. Once finished, release the pressure carefully.

✅️5. Serve Hot

Open the lid and stir gently. Serve warm as a hearty side dish or light main course.

👉4 Tips for Best Results:

▶️1. Cut potatoes evenly – This ensures they cook at the same rate and remain tender but not mushy.

▶️2. Use fresh garlic – It adds much more depth and aroma than powdered garlic.

▶️3. Don’t skip the browning step – It enhances flavor and texture before pressure cooking.

▶️4. Add a squeeze of lemon or vinegar at the end – For a subtle tang that brightens up the dish.

👉Conclusion:

This easy, rustic recipe brings out the best in everyday ingredients. With soft, flavorful potatoes, crispy bacon, and vibrant beans, it’s a crowd-pleaser that works just as well for weeknights as it does for cozy weekend meals. Plus, the pressure cooker makes it both fast and foolproof. Try it once, and it might just become a family favorite!