Olive-Oil-Braised Green Beans
Green beans slowly braised with onion, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, and a touch of sugar.
By Moow Editorial ·
- Do not stir after arranging the tomatoes; cook gently over low heat.
At a glance
Read through the method once, then prep the ingredients in the order listed.
- Yield: 6 to 8 side servings
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
For the most consistent result, use the listed weights when available; household measures are rounded.
Estimated nutrition per serving
Serving basis: One serving from the final reviewed yield of 6 to 8 side servings.
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Sodium: 678 mg
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.
Green Beans
Have these measured and ready before you begin.
- 1 kg fresh green beans (2.2 lb), trimmed
- 15 cocktail tomatoes, halved
- 4 medium onions, diced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 4-5 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
Directions
1. Trim the green beans, peel the garlic, dice the onions, and halve the tomatoes.
2. Heat the olive oil in a pot and soften the onions lightly.
3. Add the beans, cover, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until their color shifts from bright green toward yellow-green.
4. Arrange the tomatoes over the beans and add the garlic, salt, sugar, and water.
5. Cover and cook over low heat without further stirring until the liquid is absorbed and the beans are very tender.
6. Cool and rest for at least 2 hours before serving for fuller flavor.
Sources
This dish is commonly served cool, but refrigerate it within 2 hours and do not leave cooked vegetables at room temperature for extended periods.