Whole30 Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
Elevate your Whole30 meal plan with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Whole30 Green Beans in Tomato Sauce. Tender, fresh green beans are simmered to perfection in a rich, herb-infused tomato sauce made with crushed tomatoes, garlic, and fragrant dried basil and oregano. With no added sugars or processed ingredients, this dish is a nutritious, satisfying side or light main course that aligns perfectly with Whole30 guidelines. Ready in just 40 minutes, it combines the simplicity of Mediterranean cooking with a focus on wholesome ingredients. Pair it with grilled protein or enjoy it on its own for a hearty, plant-based meal that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for those looking for gluten-free, dairy-free, and whole-food recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 400 grams crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 250 milliliters vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent and softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the tomato paste, stirring to combine.
Gradually add the vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried basil, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Mix well.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly with the tomato sauce.
Cover the skillet and let the dish simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the green beans are tender to your liking.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 409 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 770 mg | 16% | |
*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.
