Green beans, tomatoes, and onions are a classic combination that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. Whether you prefer them sautéed, roasted, or stewed, these three ingredients come together to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. Green beans provide a slightly bitter crunch, tomatoes add a touch of sweetness and acidity, and onions offer a savory depth of flavor. This article will explore some of the best recipes for cooking green beans with tomatoes and onions, ensuring that you find the perfect dish to suit your taste and cooking style.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
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
TOMATO-ONION GREEN BEANS
Fresh green beans are the stars of this healthy side. Serve with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin or seafood for a delicious end to a busy day. -David Feder, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, place green beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; add to onion. Stir in tomato paste and salt; heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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 WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
These beans are briefly boiled and tossed with cherry tomatoes in a buttery basil sauce to make the most yummy green beans ever! We serve these at Easter Dinner every year but are a delicious accent to any meal.
Provided by STARNETSA
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place beans and water in a large saucepan. Cover, and bring to a boil. Set heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain off water, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar, garlic salt, pepper and basil. Add tomatoes, and cook stirring gently just until soft. Pour the tomato mixture over the green beans, and toss gently to blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 294.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
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
FASSOLAKIA FRESKA ME DOMATA - GREEK GREEN BEANS & TOMATO
This is a recipe for delicious green beans & tomato, cooked the traditional Greek way. Fresh green beans, tomatoes, herbs and spices are simmered together long enough for the tastes to meld. Recipe by Nancy Gaifyllia, she says "This Theban version of a classic Greek recipe is deceptively simple to fix, combining fresh green beans with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and parsley, and delivers a sophisticated taste. It can be served as a main dish, or as a side. " Posted for ZWT 4.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash the beans, cut off the tips and remove the stringy piece of fiber along the seam. Rinse the beans.
- In a soup pot, sauté the onions in olive oil with a wooden spoon until they turn translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and sauté a few minutes more. Add all the remaining ingredients and the water. Stir well, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 50 minutes or until the beans are tender. (Add more water if needed during cooking - boiling water.).
- Serve warm. On the side, consider tzatziki or feta cheese, and certainly some great country bread.
- Note: This serves 4 as a main dish, 6-8 as a side. For a more substantial dish, add 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.2, Fat 54.8, SaturatedFat 7.6, Sodium 36.3, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 8.8, Protein 6.5
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATO, ONION AND BACON
I know there are plenty of Green Bean recipes but I couldn't help posting this one because it is a little bit different from the rest.
Provided by MTpockets
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 2 quart saucepan, add green beans in enough water just to cover them, and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered about 15 minutes or until crisp tender.
- Drain and immediately rinse with cool water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Stirring frequently.
- Reserve 1 tablespoons of bacon fat and drain off the rest and place bacon on plate covered with paper towels.
- In the same skillet add onion and 1 tablespoons bacon fat and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Stir in tomato, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper into onions and simmer about 5 minutes.
- Stir in green beans and heat through.
- Add bacon and stir to blend.
- Transfer mixture to serving dish and drizzle with lemon or lime juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.4, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 343.4, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5.2
BEET GREENS AND GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATO AND ONION
A tasty side dish, big on flavor and low in calories. Cooking the onions dark without burning them adds a wonderful flavor to this dish.
Provided by Joanna DaCosta
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot oil until browned, about 10 minutes. Cook and stir green beans with onion until lightly brown. Add beet greens, tomato, and garlic. Continue cooking until beet greens are wilted. Sprinkle thyme and red pepper flakes over vegetables. Stir in water, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 127.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
SPANISH BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS
Provided by Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Finely dice 1/2 of a green bell pepper, thinly slice 4 cloves of garlic, finely dice 1 onion and reserve 2 cups of cooked lima beans
- Heat a non-stick frying pan with a medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin Spanish olive oil, after 2 minutes add the sliced garlic and diced onions and mix with the oil, after 3 minutes add the diced green bell pepper and mix with the garlic and onions, after 4 minutes add the 2 cups of cooked lima beans, season with a 1/4 teaspoon of hot smoked paprika, a 1/4 teaspoon of sweet smoked paprika, a 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder, a pinch of sea salt and some freshly cracked black pepper, mix everything together until well combined
- Next add 1 can of diced tomatoes, season again with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, lower the fire to a LOW heat and mix together, let it simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and garnish with freshly chopped chives, enjoy!
Tips:
- Use fresh, tender green beans for the best flavor and texture. If you are using frozen beans, be sure to thaw them thoroughly before cooking.
- Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes for a sweet and tangy flavor. Roma tomatoes are a good option because they have fewer seeds and hold their shape well when cooked.
- Use a variety of onions for different flavors. Yellow onions have a mild flavor, while red onions have a sharper flavor. Sweet onions, such as Vidalia onions, are also a good option.
- Add other vegetables to the dish for a more hearty meal. Some good options include bell peppers, zucchini, or corn.
- Season the dish to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. Garlic, oregano, and basil are all good choices.
Conclusion:
Green beans with tomatoes and onions is a simple but 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 liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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