Greek-Style Green Beans

By Mark Bittman

Updated May 3, 2024

Total Time
10 minutes
Rating
4(33)
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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2pounds green beans, washed and trimmed
  • 2plum tomatoes, cored and minced, optional
  • Several tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh lemon juice to taste
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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Boil beans until just barely tender. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool, then transfer to bowl.

  2. Step 2

    When ready to eat, toss beans with tomatoes, if using, olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste.

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Ange Kenos

MUCH better when made with some meat, red being best but even chicken will do or fish.

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