Mediterranean Diet Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
Transform your side dish game with this Mediterranean Diet Green Beans in Tomato Sauce recipe, a perfect blend of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Fresh green beans are gently simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic garlic, onion, and Mediterranean staples like dried oregano and thyme, all brought together with fruity olive oil and a touch of lemon juice for brightness. This heart-healthy, plant-based dish comes together in just under an hour, making it an ideal weeknight option or a light, flavorful addition to any meal. Serve it warm as a comforting side or chilled as a refreshing mezze-style appetizer, garnished with fresh parsley for the perfect finishing touch. Try it today for a taste of the Mediterranean in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 400 grams canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 250 milliliters water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the green beans in cold water and trim the ends.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Mix well to combine.
Add the oregano, thyme, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to incorporate.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then add the green beans.
Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let the green beans cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender.
Once the green beans are cooked, add the lemon juice and stir well.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
736 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2920 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2286 mg | 49% | |
*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.
