Green beans, also known as string beans or snap beans, are a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One popular method is to cook green beans in a tomato sauce, which creates a delicious and savory dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. With its vibrant colors and tangy flavor, green beans in tomato sauce is a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you prefer a simple recipe with just a few ingredients or a more complex one with a variety of herbs and spices, there is a green bean in tomato sauce recipe out there for everyone.
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GREEN BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE
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
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 TOMATO SAUCE
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
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.
GRECIAN GREEN BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE
The tomato taste and seasonings are worth the time and effort. Try the sauce with okra, too. Enjoy!
Provided by Lori A.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the green beans in a pot, and mix in the lemon juice, onion, olive oil, tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, water, salt and pepper, and bay leaf. Cook 45 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 5 g
GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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 WITH TOMATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 1/2 chopped onion in a pot with 3 tablespoons olive oil, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/4 pounds trimmed green beans, a 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and a pinch of cinnamon. Partially cover and simmer, 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 4 grams
GREEN BEANS IN GARLIC TOMATO SAUCE
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
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
GREEN BEANS AND TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
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
SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATO & GARLIC
Make and share this Sauteed Green Beans with Tomato & Garlic recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut ends from beans& then cut into 2 inch pieces; cook in boiling water until crisp tender (about 10 minutes).
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat; add garlic& cook for 30 seconds.
- Add beans& cook with garlic for another 2 minutes.
- Peel, deseed& dice tomato; add to skillet& cook until heated through (about 3 minutes).
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES & BASIL
Here's a fast and easy way to dress up fresh green beans. Basil adds bright flavor, while lemon juice and garlic bring spring to mind. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet saute shallot in butter until tender. Add the garlic, sugar, lemon juice, salt, parsley and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in beans and tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES
For a fast and flawless side dish, you'll need just three ingredients to fix this recipe.-Suzie Salle, Renton, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. add the tomatoes and salad dressing; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
GREEN BEANS IN SEASONED TOMATO SAUCE
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
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 IN TOMATO SAUCE
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
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
ITALIAN FLAT GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND GARLIC
Another reason to celebrate long hot humid days of summer. This dish is reminiscent of an Italian method of cooking green beans with tomatoes for a long time, which was especially good for tenderizing tough, old beans. From the Miami Herald.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Drain immediately.
- While the beans are cooking, heat the oil in a medium sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Add the garlic slices, distributing them evenly. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the slices become almost translucent and start to brown on the edges; be careful not to let the garlic burn.
- Add the diced tomato and salt and pepper to taste, then reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, so that the tomato is heated through.
- Add the cooked green beans and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes; mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with the basil, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
HOT AND SPICY GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATO
Not only is this easy to make at home but it's easy to take camping and also cook in the microwave. You can use diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, or whole tomatoes as long as you squeeze the whole tomatoes into pieces.
Provided by Cattastroficka
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine green beans, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and garlic salt in a saucepan; cook over medium heat until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 545.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
GREEN BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE
Use olive oil and add lemon juice if you want to eat this cold.
Yield serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fry the onion in oil till soft and golden. Add the garlic, and when the aroma rises, add the tomatoes and beans. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar, add water if necessary to cover the beans, and lemon juice if using, and simmer 15-20 minutes, or until the beans are tender and the sauce reduced a little.
VEGAN GREEN BEANS BRAISED WITH TOMATO SAUCE
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
EGYPTIAN GREEN BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE
This recipe is from my dear MIL - a woman who can make the simple great. I like to serve them with baked chicken and white rice.
Provided by Pesto lover
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In 3 qt saucepan, saute onion in olive oil until tender, about 5 minutes, over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, stir & cook 30 seconds.
- Add green beans, turn heat to high and stir quickly for about 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce and enough water to almost cover beans.
- Add parsley, cumin, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Cover pot and simmer on medium heat for about 25 minutes.
- If it seems too watery, cook uncovered for 10 minutes. There should be about 1/3 to 1/2 the amount of liquid you started with.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.5, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 469.8, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 2
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES
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
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
SPANISH GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES
A traditional Spanish side dish that I've served on holidays for many years. But it's a simple, tasty dish anytime!
Provided by jed
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat if garlic begins to brown. Add green beans, then continue to cook and stir until bright green but not quite tender, about 4 minutes.
- Mix in tomatoes, lemon juice and pine nuts, and season with chives, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer gently uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 199.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
Tips:
- Select fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green, firm, and free of blemishes. Avoid beans that are wilted, yellowed, or have brown spots.
- Trim the green beans: Remove the stem end and any tough strings from the beans. You can also cut the beans into smaller pieces if desired.
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes: The quality of the tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of the sauce. Choose tomatoes that are red, ripe, and free of blemishes.
- Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Cook the sauce until it is thickened: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the green beans. If the sauce is too thin, continue to simmer it until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Serve the green beans with tomato sauce immediately: This dish is best served hot. You can garnish it with fresh parsley or basil for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Green beans with tomato sauce is a simple yet flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your own taste. With its fresh, vibrant flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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