Stephen Smith
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Italian Green Beans with Tomatoes
A delightful and flavorful dish featuring tender green beans cooked in a savory mixture of olive oil, garlic, and Italian-style diced tomatoes. This recipe is perfect as a side dish or a light main course, bringing a taste of Italy to your table.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:8
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time25 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds, trimmed
- 1/2 cup
- 2 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 1/2 cups
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can, drained
- 2 tablespoons
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Italian Green Beans with Tomatoes.
Step 1
Start by grabbing a large skillet and adding in your fresh green beans, a drizzle of olive oil, minced garlic, a pinch of sugar, and a sprinkle of salt.
Step 2
Give everything a good stir to ensure the beans are nicely coated in that flavorful mixture.
Step 3
Next, cover the skillet and let it simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes, allowing the green beans to soften just a bit.
Step 4
Once they’re slightly tender, pour in the beef broth, stirring it into the green bean medley, and let it cook uncovered for another 5 minutes.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to turn up the heat! Increase it to medium-high and toss in the diced tomatoes and parsley flakes.
Step 6
Stir everything together and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the green beans are perfectly tender and bursting with flavor.
Step 7
Enjoy the delightful aroma as your dish comes together, and get ready to savor a deliciously vibrant side that’s sure to impress!.