Steamed Green Beans with Tomatoes and Garlic

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, cleaned and ends trimmed
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pound tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Preparation

  1. Wash beans, remove stem ends. Steam in steamer basket until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Refresh under cold water to stop cooking and retain bright green color.
  2. Dry the pan and return it to medium heat. Add olive oil, garlic and chopped tomatoes. Allow to cook 2-3 minutes, or until tomatoes are heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Add beans, toss well with tomato mixture for 2-3 minutes or until hot.

Categories

  • Side Dish
  • Vegetable
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Quick and Easy
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • MHealthy

Nutrition Information

Serving Size
about 1 cup
Serves
8
Calories
95.50
Total Fat (g)
5.70
Saturated Fat (g)
0.80
Sodium (mg)
76.00
Total Carbohydrates (g)
11.00
Dietary Fiber (g)
4.00
Protein (g)
3.00