Italian Flat Green Beans with Tomatoes and Garlic
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for *Italian Flat Green Beans with Tomatoes and Garlic*. Featuring tender-crisp Italian flat green beans, juicy ripe tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, this dish is a celebration of simple yet bold Mediterranean flavors. Sautéed in olive oil and infused with fresh basil and optional red chili flakes for a touch of heat, this recipe offers a perfect balance of freshness and comfort. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal as a healthy side for grilled meats, a topper for crusty bread, or even as a light vegetarian main course. Bursting with color and nutrients, this skillet-cooked vegetable medley is an effortless way to bring authentic Italian flair to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Italian flat green beans
- 3 medium Ripe tomatoes
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the Italian flat green beans. Cut them into 2-3 inch pieces if desired.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
Chop the tomatoes into small dice and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing them to break down into a light sauce. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the mixture.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to combine with the tomato-garlic mixture. Stir in the red chili flakes if using.
Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender but retain some firmness.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the dish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or a light vegetarian main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.8 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2412 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2007 mg | 43% | |
*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.
