Slow-Cooked Green and Yellow Beans Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooked Green and Yellow Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 very large yellow onion, minced; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; Two 2-ounce cans anchovies in oil, drained and chopped; 1/2 cup capers, drained and rinsed; 3 1/2 pounds mixed green and yellow beans, such as romano, yellow wax and green beans; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley; Salt; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 very large yellow onion, minced
4 large garlic cloves, minced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
Two 2-ounce cans anchovies in oil, drained and chopped
1/2 cup capers, drained and rinsed
3 1/2 pounds mixed green and yellow beans, such as romano, yellow wax and green beans
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt
Freshly ground pepper

1
In a very large pot, heat the olive oil.
2
Add the onion and garlic, cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
3
Add the tomatoes, anchovies and capers, cover and cook over moderate heat until the tomatoes just begin to break down, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the mixed beans and lemon zest, cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5
Add 1/2 cup of water, cover and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the beans are very tender and beginning to fall apart, about 45 minutes; add more water if the beans become too dry.
6
Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, season with salt and pepper and serve.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 very large yellow onion, minced, 4 large garlic cloves, minced, 3 medium tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooked Green and Yellow 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.

Slow-Cooked Green and Yellow Beans

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