Green beans with tomato and basil, a simple and delicious side dish that is very healthy and light, perfect to accompany any type of course.
This side dish is exceptional, extremely easy, perfect for all occasions, and its flavor is something incredible, a real ace up your sleeve for when you don’t know how to accompany your main courses. Delicious is an understatement.
The recipe for Green Beans with Tomato is really very easy, a real no-brainer, ideal for those who don’t have much experience in the kitchen but still want to prepare something tasty.
I recommend preparing it when you have guests; it’s impossible to go wrong, and your loved ones will all be surprised by the goodness of this side dish, very simple and delicious, a real ace up your sleeve for many occasions.
They can be prepared in advance. Keep them cool and then serve at room temperature, or quickly reheat in a pan.
A great idea to satisfy everyone without sacrificing flavor, the combination of green beans and tomato is something exceptional, try it and you will see!
You can also use them as a pasta topping.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 120.37 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 11.03 (g) of which sugars 5.37 (g)
- Proteins 2.76 (g)
- Fat 8.70 (g) of which saturated 1.45 (g)of which unsaturated 1.09 (g)
- Fibers 4.43 (g)
- Sodium 649.47 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 6 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Green Beans with Tomato and Basil
- 1.32 lbs green beans (weight after cleaning)
- 1 package peeled tomatoes
- Half onion
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- leaves basil
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Pot
- Casserole
- Lids
- Colander
Steps for Green Beans with Tomato and Basil
Trim the green beans and rinse them in plenty of water.
Boil the green beans in plenty of salted water for 10 minutes (they should be al dente).
Drain and set aside.
In a pan, sauté some finely chopped onion for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, stirring often to prevent it from burning.
Add the peeled tomatoes, basil, and let them wilt.
Add the boiled green beans, a ladle of fresh water and let them cook for about twenty minutes or until they reach the desired tenderness.Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
A sprinkle of freshly ground pepper, stir and let it stew covered for about ten minutes, adding a couple of tablespoons of hot water if it dries out too much.
Turn off the heat and add fresh basil leaves for aroma.
Serve the green beans with tomato hot.
Enjoy your meal.
Tips
In the dish, drizzle with a little olive oil, fresh basil.
And a good bread naturally.
Also good with pasta.
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