Green Beans and Tomatoes

By Mark Bittman

Total Time
1 hour
Rating
5(114)
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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings
  • 2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2pounds green beans, washed and trimmed
  • 2pints cherry or grape tomatoes, washed
  • Salt and black pepper
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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

82 calories; 4 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 476 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet and turn heat to high. Add beans and cook, undisturbed, until they begin to brown a little on bottom. Add tomatoes, turn heat to low, and cover. Cook about an hour, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender.

  2. Step 2

    Season with salt and pepper and stir in remaining olive oil. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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Julie

Amazing flavors in such a simple dish. My favorite variety to use is Romano beans, everywhere in farmer's markets and some upscale grocery stores during the summer.

The beans emerge from the pan meltingly tender, accented by the tomatoes’ tangy sweetness. Pair with crusty bread to stop up the juices for a lovely summer supper.

Weslie

from the valley of crisp and very very green comes this totally different treatment of green beans. my husband who is from the south and is used to soggy vegetables loved it. i am very surprised as to how delicious this is. really worth trying. we served it on the warm side, but i think it would be fine room temperature

Becky

Surprisingly good for how easy this is! I was a little generous with the olive oil.

ciocia kate

Used fresh from garden green beans and cherry tomatoes. Not a fan of overly soft veggies. Made just as instructed but felt it wasn’t a good use of the veggies. Meh.

Becky

Surprisingly good for how easy this is! I was a little generous with the olive oil.

Sherry

This is delicious!

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