Heart-Healthy Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
Elevate your weeknight meals with this wholesome and flavorful recipe for Heart-Healthy Green Beans in Tomato Sauce. Featuring tender green beans simmered to perfection in a vibrant tomato sauce infused with garlic, onion, and aromatic herbs like oregano and basil, this dish is a nourishing delight. The addition of olive oil and low-sodium vegetable broth keeps it light yet satisfying, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. Perfect as a side dish or a vegetable-forward centerpiece, this recipe is a quick and easy way to embrace healthy eating without compromising on taste. With minimal prep and a cook time of just 25 minutes, it's the ultimate go-to for anyone seeking heart-healthy recipes that are packed with flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 250 milliliters low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Start by rinsing the green beans thoroughly under cool water. Trim off the ends and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, taking care not to let the garlic burn.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, and ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the prepared green beans to the tomato sauce. Stir to combine, ensuring the beans are well-coated.
Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Let the beans simmer in the tomato sauce for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still vibrant in color.
Once cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, with extra herbs or a pinch more pepper. Serve warm as a heart-healthy side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 692 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.5 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2960 mg | 63% | |
*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.
