Ingredients:

  • 500g green beans, cut in halves or thirds, topped and tailed
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped or whole
  • 1 chopped onion
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Water as needed

Instructions:

  1. Saute the onion: In a large pot or skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Cook the beans: Add the green beans to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add garlic: Add the chopped or whole garlic cloves to the pot and cook for another minute.
  4. Add tomatoes and paste: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add water: Pour in enough water to cover the beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  6. Cook until soft: Cover the pot and let it cook until the beans are soft and the flavors are well combined, about 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep the beans covered.
  7. Serve: Once the beans are tender, adjust the seasoning if needed and serve hot.

Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 4 servings)

Ingredients Analysis

  • Green Beans (500g):
    • Calories: 175
    • Carbohydrates: 40g
    • Fiber: 16g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Fat: 1g
  • Tomatoes (3 medium, ~360g):
    • Calories: 66
    • Carbohydrates: 14g
    • Fiber: 4g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Fat: 0.75g
  • Tomato Paste (1 tbsp, ~15g):
    • Calories: 13
    • Carbohydrates: 3g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 0.7g
    • Fat: 0.1g
  • Garlic (4 cloves, ~12g):
    • Calories: 18
    • Carbohydrates: 4g
    • Fiber: 0.6g
    • Protein: 0.8g
    • Fat: 0.1g
  • Onion (1 medium, ~110g):
    • Calories: 44
    • Carbohydrates: 10g
    • Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Fat: 0.2g
  • Olive Oil (1 tbsp for sautéing, ~14g):
    • Calories: 119
    • Carbohydrates: 0g
    • Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Fat: 13.5g