Greek Green Beans: A Tantalizing Tomato Delight!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2poundsfresh green beans, trimmed

  • 6tablespoonslemon juice

  • 1mediumonion, chopped

  • ¾cupolive oil

  • 1(16 ounce) candiced tomatoes

  • 1(8 ounce) cantomato sauce

  • 2tablespoonsdried parsley

  • 1cupwater

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1bay leaf

Cooking Directions

  1. Place green beans in a pot, and mix in lemon juice, onion, olive oil, tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, water, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Cook 45 minutes over medium heat, occasionally stirring, until sauce is thickened. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories242
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
21g
26%
Saturated Fat
3g
14%
Sodium
245mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
5g
18%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
3g
6%
Vitamin C
31mg
35%
Calcium
74mg
6%
Iron
3mg
18%
Potassium
448mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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