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.

Questions

How long does Italian Green Beans keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Italian Green Beans?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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