Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil
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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)
Instructions
- 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
| Calories | 73 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: University of Maryland Extension Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program