GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND FETA

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Not your usual green beans, but so great and easy. I had these as a side at a restaurant in Atlanta and have re-created this version.

Provided by alijen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, prepare an ice bath for cooling the beans.
  • Cook the beans in salted boiling water, about 6 minutes, until crisp, but tender.
  • Drain the beans, then cool in the ice bath.
  • Drain and put the beans in a serving dish.
  • Add the feta cheese to the cooled beans.
  • Heat the olive oil and add the garlic, about 60 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Remove form heat and add the tomatoes, olives, lemon juice, and oregano.
  • Toss this mixture.
  • Pour over green beans and feta and stir gently to combine.

x_xThisDachi
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This dish was just okay. I think it would have been better with fresh tomatoes and olives.


Sharmin Yasmin
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the green beans were still tough. I think I will try cooking them for a longer period of time next time.


Asian White
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Saif Uddin
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I was a bit skeptical about this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The green beans were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and olives added a nice flavor. The feta cheese was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


A1 techsss
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This was a great recipe. The green beans were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and olives added a nice flavor. The feta cheese was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Bathandwa Nyawana
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I loved this dish! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Karleigh Johnson
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This dish was delicious! The green beans were tender and the tomatoes and olives were perfectly seasoned. The feta cheese added a nice finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Dhiraj khatri Dhirajkhatri
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I was looking for a healthy and easy side dish and this fit the bill perfectly. The green beans were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and olives added a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Kahsg Hsudue
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used fresh tomatoes and olives and the feta cheese added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Deme tvgorashvili
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This was a great recipe. The green beans were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and olives added a nice flavor. The feta cheese was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Sadia Sajjad
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I loved this dish! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


fudanshiboya shi
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This dish was delicious! The green beans were tender and the tomatoes and olives were perfectly seasoned. The feta cheese added a nice finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Barbra Namujjunza
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I was looking for a healthy and easy side dish and this fit the bill perfectly. The green beans were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and olives added a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


monir jisan
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used fresh tomatoes and olives from my garden and the feta cheese added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Fazal Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but this dish changed my mind. The tomatoes and olives added a nice sweetness and the feta cheese gave it a creamy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Herculeen Mauswa
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors of the green beans, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese melded together perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.