Herbed Tomatoes ‘n’ Green Beans

Name: Herbed Tomatoes 'n' Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Side Dishes
Ingredients: 3 green onions, coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Looking for new ways to dress up fresh-picked green beans? With just the right amount of oregano and parsley flavor, this colorful side dish is seasoned to please.—Maryalice Wood, Langley, British Columbia

Ingredients

3 green onions, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add beans and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-9 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Stir in the tomatoes and seasonings; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 59 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Herbed Green Beans and Tomatoes in Taste of Home June/July 2007

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katlaydee3

Jun 3, 2014

These were delicious and different. I added extra garlic and served them with a chicken casserole and bakery rolls.
sschedlbauer51

Jul 29, 2009

My family loved these green beans. I was thrilled to find a recipe to use my fresh vegetables and herbs from my garden.
gypsymal

Mar 5, 2008

These beans were excellent. Will have again and again