Heart-Healthy Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
Transform your everyday veggies into a flavorful and heart-healthy masterpiece with these Green Beans in Tomato Sauce. This quick and easy recipe combines tender green beans with a rich, herb-infused tomato sauce, made with aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, and a splash of low-sodium vegetable broth for added depth. A medley of dried oregano, basil, and black pepper delivers a Mediterranean-inspired flair, while a final touch of fresh parsley brightens every bite. Perfect as a wholesome side dish or a light vegan main course, this nutrient-packed recipe is low in sodium, high in flavor, and ready in just 40 minutes. Serve it warm and savor the comfort of healthy eating!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 250 milliliters low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Start by rinsing the green beans thoroughly under cool water. Trim off the ends and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
Step 2
Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Step 3
Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, taking care not to let the garlic burn.
Step 5
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, and ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 6
Add the prepared green beans to the tomato sauce. Stir to combine, ensuring the beans are well-coated.
Step 7
Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Let the beans simmer in the tomato sauce for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still vibrant in color.
Step 8
Once cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
Step 9
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, with extra herbs or a pinch more pepper. Serve warm as a heart-healthy side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1350.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 605.6 |
| Total Fat 30.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 691.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 80.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.1g | |
| Protein 16.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 381.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2960.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories