Green Beans in Tomato Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
39%
Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
55 min.
6
77kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare? Look no further than our Green Beans in Tomato Sauce! This vibrant, vegetarian, and vegan recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also packs a flavorful punch that will elevate any meal.

Imagine crisp, fresh green beans perfectly cooked to retain their bright color and crunch, all enveloped in a rich, tangy tomato sauce. The combination of diced tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fragrant cumin creates a delightful sauce that complements the green beans beautifully. With just a hint of white wine vinegar and a touch of sugar to balance the acidity, this dish is a perfect harmony of flavors.

Whether you’re serving it as a side dish for a family dinner or as part of a larger spread for a gathering, this recipe is sure to impress. It’s not only quick to prepare—ready in just 55 minutes—but it also offers a healthy option that everyone can enjoy. With only 77 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this delightful dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes diced canned
  • pound green beans fresh trimmed
  • tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
  • clove garlic chopped
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • servings salt and ground pepper black to taste
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  •  onion chopped
  • pinch sugar white to taste
  • tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of lightly-salted water to a boil; stir in the green beans and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook the green beans until just tender, about 8 minutes.
  2. Drain.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion, 1 clove of garlic, and parsley in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, wine vinegar, and cumin; bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  4. Transfer the sauce to a bowl.
  5. In a clean skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-low heat; cook and stir 1 clove of chopped garlic in the hot oil until fragrant beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the cooked green beans to the skillet; cook and stir to reheat the beans and coat them with oil.
  6. Pour the sauce over the beans and stir to coat.
  7. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories77kcal
Protein13.05%
Fat29%
Carbs57.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.68
Glycemic Load
3.45
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.053043417309%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.44mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.47mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
5.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:76.92kcal
3.85%
Fat:2.8g
4.3%
Saturated Fat:0.4g
2.52%
Carbohydrates:12.57g
4.19%
Net Carbohydrates:8.82g
3.21%
Sugar:6.44g
7.16%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:96.99mg
4.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.83g
5.66%
Vitamin K:48.74µg
46.42%
Vitamin C:17.96mg
21.77%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.34%
Fiber:3.75g
14.99%
Vitamin A:730.28IU
14.61%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12%
Potassium:401.01mg
11.46%
Iron:2.01mg
11.18%
Vitamin E:1.52mg
10.16%
Folate:38.42µg
9.6%
Copper:0.19mg
9.58%
Magnesium:36.38mg
9.1%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.37%
Vitamin B3:1.44mg
7.21%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.16%
Calcium:61.03mg
6.1%
Phosphorus:59.14mg
5.91%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.9%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.86%
Selenium:1.05µg
1.5%
Source:Allrecipes