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Mediterranean-style Green Beans

Green beans with onions, garlic, fire roasted tomatoes and oregano
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: Greek, Green beans, tomato sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 71kcal

Special Equipment

  • One large pot
  • Colander or strainer
  • Tongs
  • Knife/ Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Fresh Green beans ends trimmed off
  • 2-3 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive oil
  • ½ Each Onion small diced
  • 2-3 Each Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp. Dried Oregano or Italian herbs
  • 1-15 ounce can Fire roasted tomatoes or Tomato sauce
  • To Taste Salt & pepper

Instructions

  • On the stove top, heat a medium-sized saute pan on medium heat and add oil.
  • Saute the onions lightly until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute another 2 minutes being careful not to burn it.
  • Add the green beans, tomato, oregano, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup of water to the pan and give it a good toss.
  • Bring it up to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and add a lid on top. Cook for about 18-20 minutes.
  • Carefully test a green bean to see if desired doneness is reached. If they are still too crunchy, continue to cook for another few minutes until desired doneness is reached.
  • Taste a green bean and add more seasoning if needed.
  • Enjoy right away or store in the fridge for up to a week.
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Notes

Suggestions: 
  • To reheat them, sautee on medium heat on the stove top for a couple of minutes stirring gently until heated through. 
  • Add in some red chili flakes to make it spicy.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal