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Flat Green Beans Recipe

Italian Flat Green Beans Recipe (with Tomatoes and Garlic) is your next easy and flavorful side dish that comes together in 20 minutes! This Italian green beans with tomatoes and garlic are one of the healthiest, tastiest and easiest side dishes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 108 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound flat Italian Romano beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup Cherry or grape tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon basil leaves for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add the shallots and sauté over medium heat about 1 minute. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for 30 to 45 seconds, until tender and fragrant but not browned. 
  2. Add the beans and salt and pepper to taste. Sauté over medium heat, stirring frequently until the beans are browned in spots and tender but retain some crispness, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Cook an additional 7-10 minutes, until they are blistered and soft. You can press down on the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon to help them "pop". 
  3. Remove the pan from heat and let the beans cool slightly.  Garnish with fresh basil. Transfer to a serving platter. Serve warm or cold!

Notes

  • To use fresh Romano beans (Italian flat beans), snap or trim off the ends and rinse the pods to remove any dirt. If you buy them frozen- don’t worry about cleaning them. When picking them fresh avoid beans with soft spots. Look for the firm texture and bright green color.
  • You can lightly cook these beans to retain their great crunch texture, or cooked until they are extremely tender.
  • Make sure not to overcook the beans! This will cause the beans to turn into a tasteless mush, so set your timers when preparing them with long time cooking methods. Add the green beans to hot water instead of putting the beans into water and then letting it heat up.

Nutrition Information

Calories 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 309mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 900IU (18%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108

% Daily Value*

Calories 108kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 309mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 900IU 18%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.