Grecian Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
The time and effort invested in preparing these green beans, adorned with tomato sauce and flavorful seasoning, are truly worthwhile. Give the same sauce a shot with okra as well. Bon appétit!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 cup water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- 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
Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 245mgPotassium: 448mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 3mg
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