Best 8 Italian Green Beans And Tomatoes Recipes

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Italian green beans and tomatoes is a classic summer side dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. This dish is made with fresh green beans, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs. It can be served as a side dish to grilled meats or fish, or as a main course with a side of bread or pasta. The combination of the sweet tomatoes and the slightly bitter green beans creates a delicious and balanced dish. This dish is also a great way to use up any leftover green beans or tomatoes you have on hand.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN FLAT GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND GARLIC



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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

1 lb green beans, cut on the diagonal into 3-inch pieces (Italian flat, Romano)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves, cut into very thin slices (a 1/4 cup)
1 tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice (8ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
6 -8 basil leaves, cut into chiffonade (stacked, then rolled tightly and cut into very thin strips, optional garnish)

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.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL SERVED WITH PARMESAN CRISPS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Parmesan Crisps, recipe follows
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain well; set aside.
  • Melt the butter and oil in a heavy, large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and cook until the juices evaporate and the beans are almost tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Stir in the wine and basil. Simmer 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Pour a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan onto a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. A silicone baking sheet is highly recommended. Repeat with the remaining cheese, spacing the spoonfuls about a 1/2-inch apart.
  • Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool.
  • Yield: 8 to 10 crisps

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.

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.

GREEN BEANS ITALIANO



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An irresistible combination of green beans, tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic that partners well with almost any entree. For a more colorful dish try a blend of green beans and wax beans.

Provided by Laurie S.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
½ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Stir green beans, olive oil, garlic, sugar, and salt in a large skillet. Place a cover on the skillet and cook over low heat until green beans are slightly tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour beef broth over the green bean mixture; continue cooking uncovered about 5 minutes more.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Stir tomatoes and parsley through the green bean mixture; continue cooking until beans are cooked through and tender, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 683.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES ITALIAN



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Deliciously smart, super-easy green beans with tomatoes and basil, drizzled with Italian dressing. Where have you bean all our lives?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 6 servings, 3/4 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb. hot cooked fresh green beans
2 plum tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite House Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Fat 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

MIDDLE EASTERN GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES



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Green beans and tomatoes are a terrific combination which I found out when my BF and I ordered this dish at a middle eastern restaurant a few years ago. It can be found in Italian cuisine as well but I prefer the middle eastern (Lebanese) variety. This is a meatless version which I adapted from a recipe off the internet and like to serve over rice or couscous, making a light meal or more substantial side dish. The idea is to cook until the beans are in between soft and crisp so they have a nice consistency that goes well with the tomatoes. If you have no problem with inauthenticity, sprinkle with parmesan cheese too and you'll get the best of both worlds.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup long grain rice, cooked according to package directions
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut in half
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 large tomatoes, chopped or 28 ounces canned chopped tomatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Begin cooking rice.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat and saute onions about 5 minutes.
  • Add green beans and saute about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, allspice and sugar and bring to boil. At this point if you feel the mixture is too dry you can add up to 1/4 cup of water.
  • Cover and cook 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve over warm rice with parsley sprinkled on top if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.3, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 310.7, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 10.2, Protein 7.4

ITALIAN GREEN BEANS WITH BLUE CHEESE



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My family loves vegetables, and I am always looking for new ways to spice them up. This recipe is one of our favorites for green beans. I use blue cheese, but feta or mozzarella can be substituted.

Provided by judy2304

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Combine beans, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, and salt in a microwave-safe dish.
  • Cover and cook in the microwave on high, stirring twice, until beans are tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in blue cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 313.2 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • For the freshest flavor, use ripe, in-season tomatoes and green beans.
  • If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes.
  • To add a bit of spice, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a teaspoon of chili powder.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, you can simmer the tomatoes and green beans for a longer period of time.
  • Serve Italian green beans and tomatoes with pasta, rice, or grilled chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

Italian green beans and tomatoes is a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and green beans from your garden. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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