Italian Green Beans

Name: Italian Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, with juice; 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Fresh green beans simmered with garlic, diced tomatoes, and Italian herbs until tender and savory.

30 minEasyServes 495 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
14 oz canned diced tomatoes, with juice
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and saute for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Stir in 1 lb trimmed fresh green beans, 14 oz with juice canned diced tomatoes, 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
4

Cover skillet and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes until beans are tender.

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Questions

How long does Italian Green Beans take?

As written, 30 minutes: 10 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (20 minutes): "Cover skillet and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes until beans are tender."

What should Italian Green Beans look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until beans are tender.

What can I use instead of Italian seasoning in Italian Green Beans?

The entry for Italian Green Beans calls for 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning. In its place: Equal parts dried oregano, basil and thyme, with a little rosemary.

Is Italian Green Beans keto-friendly?

A serving of Italian Green Beans carries 10 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 50 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 10 percent.

How many carbs are in Italian Green Beans?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 10 g of carbohydrate in about 95 calories, with 3 g protein and 6 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 340 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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