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Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 6

Total time: 30 min

Ingredients

  • 6 cups green beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes, low-sodium
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. 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.
  3. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add tomatoes, basil, and parsley. Cook 3 minutes to heat and combine flavors.
  5. Stir beans into pan and cook 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper (optional).

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size1/6 of recipe
calories71 calories
protein3g
carbohydrate11g
fat3g
saturated Fat0g
fiber4g
sugar6g
sodium14mg
cholesterol0mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

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