Tomato-Onion Green Beans

Name: Tomato-Onion Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Fresh green beans are the stars of this healthy side. Serve with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin or seafood for a delicious end to a busy day. —David Feder, Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, place green beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; add to onion. Stir in tomato paste and salt; heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 81 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Tomato-Onion Green Beans in Simple & Delicious August/September 2014

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Ladycooktoo

Oct 8, 2016

This is the recipe I grew up with! Being Italian this was the only way my mother cooked green beans. Its still the only one I use with green beans. I have had sooo many complements from guests.
justmbeth

Sep 28, 2014

Very good, interesting flavor. A nice change from other recipes. Made as specified.