Best 10 Italian Green Bean Stew Recipes

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"Italian green bean stew," a hearty and flavorful dish, offers a vibrant blend of vegetables, herbs, and spices. Originating from the rustic kitchens of Italy, this delectable stew is a celebration of simple yet delicious ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through selecting the freshest ingredients, preparing them with ease, and simmering them together to create a comforting and authentic Italian green bean stew that is bursting with flavor. So, gather your pots and pans, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a masterpiece that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN GREEN BEANS



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When I was first married, I wasn't a great cook. Twenty years later, I have many dishes I'm proud of, including this family favorite. Basil, oregano and Romano cheese give these beans their Italian accent. I serve them with broiled steak, pork roast, lamb chops or pork chops. -Andrea Ibzag, Gordon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, coarsely mashed
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, water, oregano, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes., Meanwhile, place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add tomato mixture and cheese; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BONNIE'S ITALIAN STEW



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Bonnie is a lady I met in Pittsburgh, PA and this recipe is based on her enthusiastic description of a family favorite passed down to her. It's meat and potatoes Italian style - meatballs and potatoes in red sauce with green beans. YUM-O! Bonnie cooks the meatballs as dumplings in in sauce. I brown mine a bit in the oven first to make them a little more stable for a make ahead meal - they won't break up as easily with a crust on them when you reheat them.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Whole milk, enough to just cover bread
Two 1-inch slices good-quality white bread, crust trimmed
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
About 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano
About 3 tablespoons EVOO
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 to 3 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
1 large egg
A generous handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons EVOO, plus more for serving
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, chopped1 fresh bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 to 2 cups beef stock
Two 28-ounce cans Italian tomatoes
A handful fresh basil leaves, torn
2 pounds small to medium white or red skinned potatoes, cubed
12 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds on an angle
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino cheese for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • For the meatballs:
  • Pour the milk over bread and soak to soften.
  • Place the meat in a mixing bowl and add the cheese, EVOO, fennel, crushed red pepper, garlic, egg, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Squeeze the excess milk from the bread and crumble into crumbs as you add it to the meat. Combine the meatball mix and roll into 2-inch balls. Place the meatballs on nonstick baking sheet sprayed with olive oil spray and roast until browned but not fully cooked, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • For the stew:
  • Meanwhile, heat the EVOO in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions and bay, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Then add the tomato paste and stir until fragrant. Add the beef stock and tomatoes, then break up the tomatoes with a potato masher. Add the basil, potatoes and meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat back to medium, partially cover and cook 10 minutes. Add the green beans and cook 7 to 8 minutes more.
  • Serve, or cool completely and store for make-ahead meal. Reheat over a medium-low flame, partially covered, stirring occasionally (or reheat in a 325 degree F oven) until sauce is bubbly.
  • To serve, top shallow bowls of stew with cheese and an extra drizzle of EVOO.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE STEW (CIAMBOTTA)



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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Celery     Green Bean     Bell Pepper     Carrot     Zucchini     Family Reunion     Healthy     Vegan     Potluck     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/4 pounds eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup water
1 (28-ounces) can whole tomatoes in juice, drained, juice reserved and tomatoes chopped, or 1 3/4 pounds fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 red bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 1/4 pounds zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 pound boiling potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 7-to 8-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add onions, celery, carrots, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 10 minutes. Add eggplant and water and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is slightly softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes with juice and bell peppers, then reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook green beans in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan of well-salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Add zucchini to boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer with slotted spoon to bowl with green beans. Add potatoes to boiling water and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and add to beans and zucchini.
  • Add boiled vegetables to stew and simmer, stirring, until all vegetables are very soft, about 15 minutes. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

SWEET ITALIAN GREEN BEANS



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Crisp bacon, Italian tomatoes, brown sugar, green beans... everyone loves this unusual mixture of ingredients. It usually doesn't last long.

Provided by Jenna McGarvey

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried oregano
¼ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from the pan to drain on paper towels. Reserve the grease in the skillet and add the onions; cook and stir over medium heat until softened. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds more. Remove from the heat.
  • In a saucepan, combine the green beans, tomatoes, basil, oregano and brown sugar. Crumble in the bacon and add the onion and garlic from the skillet. Warm over medium heat until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 494.6 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

ITALIAN PASTA-BEAN STEW



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Bring fabulous Italian flavors to your dinner table with this stew that's loaded with pasta, beans, Muir Glen™ tomatoes and Progresso™ chicken broth.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers (about 2 small)
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 cup uncooked multigrain rotini pasta (3 oz)
1 can (15.5 oz) navy beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup packed fresh spinach leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion, zucchini and pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add tomatoes and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 minutes.
  • Using fork, break up larger pieces of tomato. Stir in pasta. Cover; cook 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in beans, spinach, basil, vinegar and salt. Cover; let stand 2 minutes. Sprinkle individual servings with Asiago cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg

ITALIAN GREEN BEAN STEW



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This stew recipe from my daughter warms the heart on a cold winter day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 celery rib, chopped
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup frozen cut green beans
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook meat in 1 tablespoon butter until browned; drain and set meat aside. In same saucepan, saute the celery, onion and garlic with remaining butter until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, 3/4 cup water, salt, oregano, pepper and reserved meat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour., Stir in beans and parsley. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 30 minutes longer or until meat and beans are tender. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts :

ITALIAN VEGETABLE STEW



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Giambotta - an Italian stew made with end-of-summer vegetables. Serve with crusty bread.

Provided by RALEPRICE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
1 (4 ounce) package sliced pepperoni sausage, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
½ head cabbage - cored, cut into 1-inch wedges, and wedges halved crosswise
kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 zucchini, cut into 1-inch rounds
½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed
3 potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat; cook and stir onions, pepperoni sausage, and garlic until garlic is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer pepperoni mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in same pot; cook and stir carrots, cabbage, kosher salt, and black pepper until coated in hot oil. Place tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans into pot and scatter onion-pepperoni mixture over the top. Partially cover the pot and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 50 minutes.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with lightly-salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let potatoes cool. When cool enough to handle, cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Gently fold potatoes into the vegetable stew and cook until heated through, about 3 more minutes; drizzle stew with 1 tablespoon olive oil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 614.8 mg, Sugar 12 g

GREEN BEAN STEW (ARABIC RECIPE)



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This recipe is delicious and very tasty. This dish is best served hot with plain rice. Green beans has plenty of nutrients, a good source of Vitamin A, also an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Manganese.

Provided by Hommus

Categories     Stew

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs fresh green beans or 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen green beans
1 -1 1/2 lb lamb stew meat (or beef stew)
1 large chopped onion
3 -4 garlic cloves (crushed or minced fine)
2 cups water
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large ripe chopped fresh tomatoes or 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Wash green beans and trim off stems. Cut in half and rinse in cold water.
  • Saute lamb meat stew, onions, garlic, salt and spices in olive oil or vegetable oil(stirring occasionally) until meat is brown.
  • Add 2 cups of water, green beans, chopped tomatoes or 28 oz. can of diced tomatoes. and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes. cover and simmer on low heat for around 45 minutes or until green beans are tender.
  • This meal is best when served hot with plain rice.

KILLER LINGUICA & GREEN BEAN STEW



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this is my portuguese boyfriend's mother's recipe & if he knew i posted it here he'd kill me! (hence the name!) but dont worry, i decided that this family secret is worth dying for! so easy with fantastic flavor proves you don't always need a bunch of diffferent spices if you're using good ingredients!! i order my linguica from back east because the stuff found here "isnt the same" according to my bf. here's the site i order from http://melloschourico.com/.

Provided by catalinacrawler

Categories     Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4-1 lb green beans
1/2 white onion, quartered
1 lb linguica sausage, sliced
4 cups water, to cover
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos
1 (6 ounce) can el pato salsa fresca (if el pato isnt available) or 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce (if el pato isnt available)
2 ounces tomato paste
4 large potatoes, peeled

Steps:

  • snap off ends of green beans & break larger beans in half, throw in a big pot.
  • quarter half an onion & throw it in with the green beans.
  • slice linquica into 1 inch slices & throw in the pot.
  • add garlic, bay leaves & sea salt.
  • add only as much water as necessary to completely cover ingredients.
  • bring to a low boil, cover & let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • peel potatoes & cut into quarters.
  • add diced tomatoes (undrained), el pato sauce (or regular tomato sauce if el pato isnt available) & tomato paste.
  • return to a low boil & add potatoes.
  • let boil 30 minutes or until potatoes are done.
  • taste & adjust seasonings if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.9, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 761.1, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 7.1

GREEN BEAN, ZUCCHINI AND POTATO STEW



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Potato     Vegetable     Stew     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Green Bean     Zucchini     Spring     Healthy     Vegan     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces zucchini, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
8 ounces russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes, drained, juices reserved, tomatoes chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 5 minute Add green beans and cayenne pepper and sauté until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add zucchini, potatoes and parsley. Pour tomatoes and their juices over vegetables. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring frequently, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • To save time, trim the green beans and dice the onion and garlic in advance.
  • If you don't have any vegetable broth on hand, you can use water instead. Just add a little extra salt and pepper to taste.
  • If you want a thicker stew, you can add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the pot a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve the stew over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
  • Garnish the stew with fresh parsley or thyme before serving.

Conclusion:

This Italian green bean stew is a hearty, flavorful, and budget-friendly meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up any leftover green beans you have in the fridge. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying stew that the whole family will enjoy.

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