Green Beans Italiano

Name: Green Beans Italiano
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds green beans, trimmed; ½ cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth; 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained; 2 tablespoons parsley flakes

Rating: 4.88 stars

8 Ratings
7 Reviews
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An irresistible combination of green beans, tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic that partners well with almost any entree. For a more colorful dish try a blend of green beans and wax beans.

By Laurie S.

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

10 mins

cook:

25 mins

total:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
½ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons parsley flakes

Directions

Step 1
Stir green beans, olive oil, garlic, sugar, and salt in a large skillet. Place a cover on the skillet and cook over low heat until green beans are slightly tender, about 15 minutes.

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Step 2
Pour beef broth over the green bean mixture; continue cooking uncovered about 5 minutes more.
Step 3
Increase heat to medium-high. Stir tomatoes and parsley through the green bean mixture; continue cooking until beans are cooked through and tender, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

178 calories; protein 3.5g; carbohydrates 12.3g; fat 13.9g; sodium 683.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (7)

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naples34102

11/14/2012

Just as a matter of personal preference I cooked these for far less time than the recipe directed - until tender but still firm and retaining their vibrant color. I eliminated the sugar used fresh parsley and fresh tomatoes (opening a can for 2 servings wouldn't have been practical) and gave them several good turns of fresh ground pepper. As this recipe's first reviewer I'm happy to give this recipe two thumb's up - for eye appeal as well as for being a little beyond the ordinary. Read More

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8 Ratings

5 star values: 7
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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naples34102

11/13/2012

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Barry Luckenbach

03/16/2017

Made it exactly according to recipe and loved it! The suggested cooking time needs to be less though if you don't like your veggies too limp. Will definitely make it again! Read More

Greg Osborne

02/12/2018

I made this for the first time tonight. It was wonderful. The family loved it. The only change I made was to use 3 cans of french style green beans instead of the fresh. With that going forward. I might use only 1/2 to 1 cup of broth. It took a little extra simmering to bring the liquid level down. Read More

AnnaB

01/14/2016

1/2 cup of olive oil seems to me to be too much. I did not dare to put so much oil. The beans turned out overcooked. I suggest cutting the cook time by 5 minutes. I thought that 2 tsps of sugar was too much so i added only 1 tsp. Next time i will not add it at all or I may use only 1/2 tsp. I am giving this recipe 5 stars because it turned out good even though it needs some adjustments in my opinion. Read More

Ms Jean

03/13/2018

I enjoyed these more than I thought I would! I halved the recipe halved the sugar and used four small tomatoes that needed to be used. You can cut back on the oil a little too with no problem. For the initial cook time with the garlic I only did 10 min because I didn't want to overcook the garlic. To compensate I added on a few min at the end and the beans came out perfectly crisp. This would be a repeat recipe! Thank you! Read More

Roger Wickboldt

02/21/2015

Easy recipe beyond the run of the mill green bean casserole. Good flavors. I used regular petite diced tomatoes instead of italian style and dried parsley instead of fresh and it still turned out great. Guests enjoyed and paid compliments! Read More

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Green Beans Italiano

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 178.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

dietary fiber: 18 %

sugars:

fat: 21 %

saturated fat: 10 %

vitamin a iu: 16 %

niacin equivalents: 15 %

vitamin b6: 6 %

vitamin c: 32 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 10 %

magnesium: 11 %

potassium: 11 %

sodium: 27 %

thiamin: 10 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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naples34102

11/13/2012

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Barry Luckenbach

03/16/2017

Made it exactly according to recipe and loved it! The suggested cooking time needs to be less though if you don't like your veggies too limp. Will definitely make it again!

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