Description
A Southern-inspired side dish featuring tender green beans simmered with tomatoes, onions, and garlic, then finished with a savory sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Add the green beans and stir to coat them in the tomato mixture.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until green beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese just before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans for the best texture, but frozen can be substituted if needed.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your heat preference.
- For a vegan version, omit Parmesan or use a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 3mg