Low Fat Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
Experience a burst of Mediterranean flavors with this Low Fat Green Beans in Tomato Sauce recipe—a light yet satisfying dish that’s perfect for healthy eating! Fresh green beans are simmered to perfection in a fragrant tomato sauce enriched with garlic, onion, and aromatic herbs like oregano and basil. The use of only one tablespoon of olive oil keeps this recipe low in fat while still delivering rich, hearty flavor, making it ideal for those seeking nutritious and guilt-free meals. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile dish can be savored as a vibrant side or a light main course. Serve it warm and enjoy its wholesome, comforting charm!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 250 ml vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing and trimming the green beans. Cut them into 2-inch pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, making sure it does not burn.
Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the pan.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Add the green beans to the pan, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the sauce.
Cover the pan with a lid and let the green beans simmer on low-medium heat for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender but still maintain a slight crunch.
Stir the green beans occasionally to ensure they are evenly coated with the tomato sauce.
Once cooked, taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Serve warm as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy your low-fat green beans in tomato sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2308 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.0 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 3139 mg | 67% | |
*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.
