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Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil

Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil

A flavorful dish featuring green beans, tomatoes, and basil, perfect as a side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • large frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups green beans about 1 pound, ends snipped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 can tomatoes 14.5 ounces, low-sodium, drained and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or ½ teaspoon dried
  • salt and pepper to taste, optional

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
  • Cook beans in a large saucepan of boiling water for 5 minutes; beans will still be crisp. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Set aside.
  • In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 2-3 minutes until softened.
  • Add tomatoes, basil, and parsley. Cook 3 minutes to heat and combine flavors.
  • Stir beans into pan and cook 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper (optional).

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Basil, easy, green beans, healthy, Tomatoes, Vegetable Dish
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