Braised Green Beans
Transform your green beans into a rich, flavor-packed side dish with this Braised Green Beans recipe! Combining perfectly tender green beans with the deep, savory notes of sautéed onions, garlic, and a luscious broth, this dish offers a comforting, homestyle twist to your veggie repertoire. Optional crushed tomatoes add a burst of tangy sweetness, while a touch of red pepper flakes lends just the right amount of heat. Slowly simmered to perfection, these green beans soak up every bit of the hearty flavors, making them the ideal accompaniment to roasted meats, grilled fish, or a cozy vegetarian spread. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is simple, nutritious, and irresistibly delicious—a must-try for any home cook!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 240 milliliters chicken or vegetable broth
- 200 grams crushed tomatoes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by snapping or cutting off the ends.
Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them in the aromatic oil mixture.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the crushed tomatoes if using.
Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if desired). Stir well to combine.
Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the skillet, and allow the green beans to braise for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and infused with the flavors of the broth.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3827 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 13.7 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1614 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
