Mediterranean Green Beans

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Mediterranean Green Beans

A simple side dish of Mediterranean green beans flavored with lemon and dill and braised in a tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb green beans (ends trimmed)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 white onion (sliced thinly)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoon dill seed
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes (canned works well)
  • ¼ fresh dill (minced, more for garnish)
  • 1 lemon, (scrubbed)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon fresh black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Start by heating a large fry pan or sauté pan to medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, green beans, onions, garlic, dill seed, tomatoes, dill, salt, and pepper. Juice the lemons into the pan and leave the rinds in the pan as well.
  2. Cover and turn the heat to low. Cook for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally and press the lemons with the back of a wooden spoon to let more lemon juice out.
  3. Remove the lemon rinds and serve with fresh dill for garnish.

Notes

  • Leaving the whole lemon in with the braise helps get more flavor out of the lemon instead of just juicing it. The zest and rind add a bright flavor to the beans without the bitterness. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Sodium 751mg (31%) Potassium 700mg (20%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1056IU (21%) Vitamin C 43mg (48%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(as a side)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 751mg 31%
Potassium 700mg 15%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1056IU 21%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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