Best 10 Green Beans In Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Green beans in tomato sauce is a classic dish that is both flavorful and versatile. The tangy tomatoes and earthy green beans come together to create a delicious combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish can be served as a side or a main course, and it can be paired with a variety of different proteins and grains. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next dinner party, green beans in tomato sauce is a recipe that you'll love. Read on to discover the best recipes for this classic dish, with tips and tricks to make sure your green beans turn out perfectly every time.

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GREEN BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Make and share this Green Beans in Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Onions

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed (or 1 pound frozen green beans, cooked according to package directions and drained well)
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook green beans in boiling water to cover 5 to 10 minutes or to desired degree of doneness; drain and set aside.
  • Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Add tomato sauce and sugar; cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Add green beans, salt, pepper, and vinegar; cook 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 743.7, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 7.9, Protein 3.1

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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As an alternative to green bean casserole, serve up a saucy Italian side dish sporting festive red and green colors. Also try this sauce with asparagus, broccoli or Brussels sprouts. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a steamer basket. Place basket in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Steam, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving bowl., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Drizzle over beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GREEN BEANS IN SEASONED TOMATO SAUCE



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My husband and I used to visit a Lebanese restaurant in DC and loved their dish called 'Loubieh Bel Zeit.' When we moved away we craved this dish, so I tried to re-create it and came up with the following recipe. My husband LOVES it and wants me to make it all of the time now.

Provided by luv2trvl2it

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 tablespoons chopped garlic, or to taste
salt to taste
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano®)
1 (12 ounce) bag thin green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat; cook and stir onion, garlic, and salt in the hot oil until onion is softened and browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix tomatoes and green beans into onion mixture. Add sugar and cinnamon to mixture; bring to a boil, lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until green beans are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 143.8 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon (not thick-cut), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
Three 14.5-ounce cans whole tomatoes with juice
Salt and black pepper
Salt and black pepper
Cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Add the bacon to a large Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until light golden (not crisp). Drain off the excess fat.
  • Add the onions to the pot; cook until the bacon and onions are golden brown. Add the green beans and tomatoes, and season to taste with salt, black pepper and cayenne. Stir gently to combine.
  • Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.

GREEN BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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I had these beans at a dinner party. I'm so glad the hostess was willing to share the recipe. A very unique and different way to serve fresh green beans.

Provided by Patti Terranova

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes including juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly-salted water to a boil; stir in the green beans and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook the green beans until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion, 1 clove of garlic, and parsley in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, wine vinegar, and cumin; bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes to thicken the sauce. Transfer the sauce to a bowl.
  • In a clean skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-low heat; cook and stir 1 clove of chopped garlic in the hot oil until fragrant beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the cooked green beans to the skillet; cook and stir to reheat the beans and coat them with oil. Pour the sauce over the beans and stir to coat. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 103.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon, diced very small
1 large onion, diced very small
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
1 mounded tablespoon tomato paste
Three 14.5-ounce cans whole tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cayenne pepper, as needed

Steps:

  • Add the bacon and onion to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the bacon is beginning to crisp and the onions are golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium high and add the green beans and tomato paste. Stir and allow to cook for a minute or two. Add the tomatoes, crushing them with your hands as you add them. Stir to combine. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring the mixture to a simmer and simmer until thickened and the beans are soft but still green, 5 to 7 minutes.

GREEN BEANS AND TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound fresh green beans
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or chives
3 red ripe tomatoes, about 1 pound, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Trim off the ends of the beans. Drop them into boiling salted water to cover, and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain and let cool.
  • Place the mustard, garlic and vinegar in a salad bowl. Gradually add the oil while stirring with a wire whisk. Add salt, pepper, cumin, and basil or chives. Stir and blend. Add the green beans, tomatoes and red onion. Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 178, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 546 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES



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Simple and wholesome, this warm side dish can be easily matched with any main course.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (14.5 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in puree
1 pound green beans, trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and oregano, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • To skillet, add tomatoes and their puree, breaking up tomatoeswith a spoon or your fingers; stir to combine. Add green beans, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until green beans are soft, about 30 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g

GREEN BEANS IN GARLIC TOMATO SAUCE



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i found this in an old family circle magazine. it has become a staple at easter. i serve with ham and twice baked potatoes.

Provided by kimbearly

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh green beans or 1 lb frozen green beans
1 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon paprika
2 (8 1/4 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, reserve juice

Steps:

  • cook green beans till tender-crisp.
  • saute onion and garlic in butter.
  • when onion is soft, about 3 minutes, stir in flour and paprika until well blended and cook for a minute.
  • if it is too thick add some of the tomato juices.
  • cook till slightly thickened, stirring constantly about 2 minutes.
  • add tomatoes and green beans, breaking up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon.
  • stir till coated, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.
  • simmer for 1 hour on the stove or put in crock pot for 2-3 hours if so desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 303.2, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 7.6, Protein 3.8

VEGAN GREEN BEANS BRAISED WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Elaine Louie

Categories     dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 beefsteak tomatoes
2 1/2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 shallot garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon crushed chili flakes or Aleppo pepper
Salt, to taste
Ground whit epepper to taste
2 1/2 inch thick slices country bread
8 medium basil leaves, sliced into chiffonade

Steps:

  • Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add tomatoes and simmer until skin begins to break, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled. Peel tomatoes, cut in half, discard seeds and cut into small cubes. Place in bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat 2 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering. Add garlic and stir until barely translucent; do not allow to brown. Add the shallots and stir until translucent. Add tomatoes, raise heat to medium and stir constantly until juices have evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add green beans, spreading them evenly in the pan. Add chili flakes and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until beans are fork tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Brush remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil on bread slices and toast until golden brown. Place a slice on each of two plates and spoon an equal portion of green beans and tomatoes on each slice. Sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 328, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 690 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes, but be sure to drain them well before adding them to the recipe.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the sauce and bring it to a simmer until it thickens.
  • You can also add other vegetables to this recipe, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
  • Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or quinoa for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Green beans in tomato sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover green beans. This dish is also very versatile, so you can easily adapt it to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add more or less garlic, onion, or chili peppers, depending on your heat tolerance. You can also use different types of tomatoes, such as cherry tomatoes or Roma tomatoes. No matter how you make it, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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