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  • Serves: 6 Servings

Ingredients

6 cups green beans (about 1 pound
ends snipped)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion (medium
finely chopped)
1 can tomatoes
low-sodium (14.5 ounce can
drained and chopped)
1 tablespoon basil (fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon parsley (fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
salt and pepper (to taste
optional)

Steps

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

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 73
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 15 mg
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 68 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 392 mg

University of Maryland Extension
Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil. Recipe source: University of Maryland Extension Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.