How to Make Green Beans in Seasoned Tomato Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green beans are a delicious and nutritious vegetable that is often overlooked in the kitchen. But with the right recipe, they can become the star of any meal. One of the best ways to enjoy green beans is in a seasoned tomato sauce that brings out their natural flavors and adds an extra kick of flavor.

This recipe for Green Beans in Seasoned Tomato Sauce is a simple and quick way to prepare green beans that will have everyone at the table reaching for seconds. The combination of the te...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano®)
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag thin green beans, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat; cook and stir onion, garlic, and salt in the hot oil until onion is softened and browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix tomatoes and green beans into onion mixture. Add sugar and cinnamon to mixture; bring to a boil, lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until green beans are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    72 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 144mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 306mg