Greek-Style Green Beans with Tomatoes and Herbs

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) fresh green beans, trimmed 500g (1.1 lb) fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 ripe tomatoes, diced 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried dill 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Juice of 1/2 lemon Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Fresh dill, for garnish Fresh dill, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 150 kcal / 628 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 7g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 20g, 8g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 7g
• Salt: 0.6g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
3. 3.
   Add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring well.
4. 4.
   Add the green beans, dried oregano, dried dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together.
5. 5.
   Cover the pan and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the green beans are tender.
6. 6.
   Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
7. 7.
   Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Green beans — Make sure to trim the ends of the green beans before cooking to remove any tough parts.
• Tomatoes — If fresh tomatoes are not available, you can use canned diced tomatoes as a substitute for a similar flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• For a heartier meal, serve the Greek-Style Green Beans with crumbled feta cheese on top.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick of heat.
• This dish tastes even better the next day, so consider making it in advance and reheating it for a quick and flavorful meal.

Serving advice

Serve the Greek-Style Green Beans as a main course with crusty bread on the side. Alternatively, it can be served as a side dish alongside grilled chicken or fish.

Presentation advice

Garnish the dish with a sprig of fresh dill and a drizzle of olive oil to enhance its visual appeal. Serve it in a colorful ceramic dish to showcase the vibrant colors of the green beans and tomatoes.