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Braised Flat Beans in Tomato Sauce Recipe
Braised Flat Beans in Tomato Sauce features flat beans cooked gently with sautéed onions, garlic, canned tomatoes, and a bit of water to create a rich, flavorful sauce. The addition of balsamic vinegar and halved green olives adds depth and a tangy contrast. The beans become tender without losing all texture, offering a savory vegetable side.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
138 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
European
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 1/2 yellow onion peeled and sliced vertically, medium
- 3 garlic chopped, large cloves
- 1 crushed tomatoes 14-ounce can
- 1 pound flat beans trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar aged
- 2/3 cup green olives about 10 olives, such as castelvetrano, halved
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese optional, or goat cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet (for which you have a lid) over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the onions and season generously with salt. Fry the onions until they are turning golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add the garlic and canned tomatoes. Fill the empty tomato can halfway up with water and pour it into the pan.
- Stir well, then add the flat beans to the pan. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir the balsamic vinegar into the sauce. Continue cooking, partially covered, for another 20 to 30 minutes or until the beans are very tender and have lost their squeak.
- Fold the olives into the mixture along with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Taste and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired.
- Let the dish rest until it has cooled to room temperature. Serve with a crusty baguette and goat cheese, if desired.
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Notes
- Store the braised beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezing is possible for 2-3 months but expect some softening of the beans’ texture upon thawing.
- Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave, adding a little water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
138kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
305mg
(13%)
Potassium
219mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
606IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 606IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.