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Greek Green Beans in white oval serving bowl with serving spoon on beige frayed napkin.
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5 from 5 votes

Greek Green Beans

Green beans are braised in tangy tomato sauce and fruity olive oil until buttery soft and tender in this easy Greek-inspired recipe. Greek Green Beans have an element of comfort yet sing with vibrant flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dishes - Vegetables
Cuisine: Greek
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 6
Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans ends trimmed and cut into approximately 2-inch pieces
  • 1 can (8-ounce) tomato sauce or 1/2 of a 15-ounce can
  • 1/2 cup water or broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley or dill sprigs optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or saute pan.
  • Add the onion, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 8-10 minutes or until softened and translucent.
  • Add the garlic and cook briefly, 5-10 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Add the green beans and stir briefly.
  • Add the tomato sauce, water or broth and dried dill (if using dried).
  • Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until the beans are extremely tender. If using fresh dill, add it and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Notes

SUBSTITUTES:
  • Use avocado oil in place of olive oil.
  • Substitute one level tablespoon of tomato paste mixed into a cup of water for the tomato sauce.
TIP:
  • If using dried dill, add it early in the cooking process as directed.  If using fresh, add it near the end of cooking.
MAKE AHEAD:
  • Can be made up to two days ahead. Cook as directed, cool then refrigerate.
  • Reheat in the microwave or return to a saucepan with just a little water, cover, and simmer until heated through.
  • Can also be reheated in a covered casserole dish in the oven.
FREEZER-FRIENDLY:
  • Cook as directed, cool, place in airtight containers, and freeze for up to three months.
  • Thaw in the refrigerator or the microwave, then heat through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 803IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg