Greekified Green Beans
Transform your everyday vegetable side dish with this recipe for "Greekified Green Beans," a Mediterranean-inspired delight that brings vibrant flavors and wholesome simplicity to your table. Tender green beans simmer to perfection in a savory tomato-based sauce infused with fragrant oregano, dill, and garlic, while a splash of fresh lemon juice adds a zesty finish. Perfect as a vegetarian main or a side dish, this one-pot recipe comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time and is ready to enjoy in 40 minutes. Top with crumbled feta for a creamy, tangy twist or serve it as is for a vegan-friendly option. Whether you’re looking to elevate a weeknight dinner or impress with authentic Greek flair, this crowd-pleasing dish is sure to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium (diced) onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 125 ml water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 50 grams (optional, for serving) feta cheese
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by cutting off the stem ends.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, water, dried oregano, dried dill, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the green beans. Stir to coat the beans in the tomato mixture.
Cover the pot and let it simmer over low heat for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lemon juice for a bright, fresh flavor.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve warm, optionally topped with crumbled feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.0 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 3471 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 610 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2752 mg | 59% | |
*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.
