Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil
Green beans get a flavor boost from fresh or dried parsley and basil, canned tomatoes, and onion.
- Yield
- 6 Servings
- Serving size
- 1/6 of recipe
- Rating
- 3.35 of 5 (43 ratings)
Food groups
- Vegetables: 1 cups
Ingredients
- 6 cups green beans (about 1 pound, ends snipped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes, low-sodium (drained and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (1/2 teaspoon dried)
- salt and pepper (to taste, optional)
Directions
- 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 per serving
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 70.76 |
| Total Fat | 2.74 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.44 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 0 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 g |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 11.21 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.25 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.83 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 2.54 g |
| Calcium | 65 mg |
| Potassium | 367 mg |
| Sodium | 14.02 mg |
| Copper | 0 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 33 mg |
| Phosphorus | 54 mg |
| Selenium | 1 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 50 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 55 mcg |
| Folate | 37 mcg |
| Thiamin | 0.5 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 1 mg |
| Choline | 21 mg |
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Source
Recipe by: University of Maryland Extension — Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program
Published by: the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion / SNAP-Ed) on MyPlate Kitchen at https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/green-beans-tomatoes-and-basil. Federal works are public domain in the United States.
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