Green Beans with Tomato Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Green Beans with Tomato Sauce
15 min.
6
100kcal

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If you're looking for a quick, delicious, and healthy side dish to complement your meals, our Green Beans with Tomato Sauce is the perfect recipe for you! This vibrant dish combines the freshness of green beans with the rich flavors of a savory tomato sauce, making it an irresistible addition to any dinner table. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a delightful vegetarian and gluten-free option that’s bound to impress your family and friends.

Picture this: tender, steamed green beans coated in a luscious sauce made with quality ingredients like Bertolli Olive Oil and Garlic pasta sauce, enhanced by the aromatic essence of fresh thyme and a hint of shallot. Each bite is a symphony of flavors that balances simplicity with elegance, making it suitable for casual weeknight dinners or festive gatherings alike.

With only 100 calories per serving, this dish is not only wholesome but also fits seamlessly into any dietary plan. Plus, it's versatile—feel free to reserve some of the steamed beans for another recipe, like an Easy Chicken Pot Pie, ensuring that nothing goes to waste! Embrace the ease and flavor of our Green Beans with Tomato Sauce, and elevate your meals with this delightful side.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter 
  • teaspoons thyme leaves fresh
  • 32 oz cut pole beans frozen
  • 24 oz pasta sauce (such as Bertolli Olive Oil and Garlic)
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • tablespoon shallots minced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Steam beans according to package directions. (Reserve 1 cup cooked beans for Easy Chicken Pot Pie, if desired.) Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add shallot; cook 30 seconds. Stir in beans. Stir in pasta sauce and thyme leaves. Cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
  2. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories100kcal
Protein16.81%
Fat20.79%
Carbs62.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.33
Glycemic Load
4.08
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
10.783043548141%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:100.25kcal
5.01%
Fat:2.55g
3.92%
Saturated Fat:1.25g
7.81%
Carbohydrates:17.2g
5.73%
Net Carbohydrates:13.09g
4.76%
Sugar:4.17g
4.63%
Cholesterol:5.02mg
1.67%
Sodium:755.63mg
32.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.63g
9.27%
Vitamin C:40.89mg
49.56%
Folate:162.34µg
40.58%
Potassium:663.02mg
18.94%
Fiber:4.12g
16.46%
Iron:2.89mg
16.06%
Magnesium:59.3mg
14.83%
Copper:0.24mg
12.08%
Vitamin A:581.06IU
11.62%
Vitamin E:1.69mg
11.25%
Phosphorus:90.34mg
9.03%
Calcium:87.91mg
8.79%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.91%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.96%
Zinc:0.88mg
5.84%
Vitamin B3:1.14mg
5.7%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.59%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.61%
Vitamin K:3.35µg
3.19%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.91%
Selenium:0.72µg
1.03%
Source:My Recipes