Flat green beans with tomato, also known as coral beans, have different names depending on the region of production. You should know that my mom always prepared them, and since I found them at a local market, I couldn’t resist buying them. We’re talking about many years ago, wanting to replicate the recipe today and my memory not helping, I thought it wise to call one of my three sisters. Absolutely garlic, mom would put garlic along with plenty of celery and tomato. The second sister also said garlic… Unconvinced, I called the eldest sister, who has the best memory: onion, mom used onion with celery and tomato. I would like to say that confusion reigns, but I was not discouraged and used both seasonings, hoping mom won’t scold me! For the success of the flat green beans with tomato dish, I’m aware and confident that it will be delicious, in fact, I’m sure of it.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 113.58 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 9.68 (g) of which sugars 4.92 (g)
- Proteins 3.89 (g)
- Fat 6.61 (g) of which saturated 0.94 (g)of which unsaturated 0.14 (g)
- Fibers 5.19 (g)
- Sodium 359.94 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 300 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 Needed to Prepare Flat Green Beans with Tomato
- 1.65 lbs flat green beans
- 1 cup tomato pulp
- 1 cup celery
- 3.5 oz tomato paste
- 1 onion
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1.7 cups water
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp salt
Necessary Tools to Prepare Flat Green Beans with Tomato
- Pan
- Wooden Spoon
- Cutting Board
- Chopper
Steps to Prepare Flat Green Beans with Tomato
Chop the onion, after peeling it, with the manual cord chopper. Wash and dry the celery, cut it thin. Put a splash of EVO oil in the pan, add the garlic and celery, heat for 5 minutes over low heat, and add the tomato pulp and paste with half a glass of water. Adjust with salt and cover, cook for ten minutes. Trim the coral beans by removing the two side strings, wash them, and add them to the pan. Once it starts boiling again, add the water, lower the temperature and cover, let simmer on low heat for another 40 minutes. If you like, you can add half a hot chili pepper. And here they are, ready, flat green beans with tomato.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Are flat green beans with tomato a vegan dish?
Yes, of course, flat green beans with tomato are vegan and gluten free, suitable for everyone.
