Mediterranean Braised Green Beans Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Braised Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion, chopped fine; 4 garlic cloves, minced; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2- to 3-inch lengths; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1(14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained with juice reserved, chopped coarse; 1teaspoonsalt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped fine
4 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2- to 3-inch lengths
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1(14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained with juice reserved, chopped coarse
1teaspoonsalt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Red wine vinegar

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1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 275 degrees. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water, baking soda, and green beans and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes and their juice, salt, and pepper.
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2. Cover pot, transfer to oven, and cook until sauce is slightly thickened and green beans can be easily cut with side of fork, 40 to 50 minutes. Stir in parsley and season with vinegar to taste. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and serve warm or at room temperature.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: extra-virgin olive oil, 1 onion, chopped fine, 4 garlic cloves, minced, Pinch cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Braised Green Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean Braised Green Beans

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