Nutrition Facts for Italian style green beans

Italian Style Green Beans

Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant and flavor-packed Italian Style Green Beans! This easy-to-make recipe transforms crisp green beans into a mouthwatering medley of Mediterranean flavors, featuring fragrant garlic, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Simmered to tender perfection in olive oil and infused with fresh basil, this dish strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or as a colorful addition to your holiday table. Serve warm for a comforting, healthy, and authentic Italian-inspired side that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, pasta, or crusty bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100
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Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:30 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 500 grams green beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 whole garlic cloves
  • 200 grams cherry tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
  • 250 milliliters water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the green beans, cutting off the ends if needed.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves or quarters, depending on their size.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 5

Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 6

Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and release their juices.

Step 7

Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and stir to combine with the tomatoes and garlic.

Step 8

Pour in the water and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Step 9

Cover the skillet with a lid and let the green beans cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and the liquid has evaporated.

Step 10

Remove the lid and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to slightly caramelize the green beans and tomatoes.

Step 11

Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them over the cooked green beans for added freshness.

Step 12

Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy your Italian-inspired creation!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 1003.3 grams (1003.3g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 469
Total Fat 29.70g 38%
Saturated Fat 4.70g 24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.20g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 3017mg 131%
Total Carbohydrate 48.30g 18%
Dietary Fiber 17.40g 62%
Total Sugars 22.20g
Protein 12.30g 25%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Calcium 264mg 20%
Iron 7mg 38%
Potassium 1651mg 35%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.4%
Protein: 9.7%
Carbs: 37.9%