Greek-Style Green Beans with Tomato Sauce
Greek-Style Green Beans with Tomato Sauce features tender beans simmered slowly in a bright tomato and lemon broth enriched with olive oil and sweet onions. The bay leaf and parsley add gentle herbal depth, making this a fragrant side that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or crusty bread at dinner. Serve warm or at room temperature for a comforting Mediterranean touch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Greek-Style Green Beans with Tomato Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the green beans in a pot and stir in the lemon juice, the onion, the olive oil, the tomatoes, the tomato sauce, the parsley, the water, the salt, the pepper, and the bay leaf.
- 2
Cook over medium heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- 3
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Calories 256.51 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 3.76 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 17.64 g 6%
- Total Fat 19.87 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 2.84 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.22 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 203.05 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 5.54 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 6.59 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 63.45 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.5 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 554.7 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 108.75 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 21.07 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Greek Style Green Beans with Tomato Sauce is a Greek side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Parsley, and Green Beans. Each serving provides about 256.51 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek-Style Green Beans with Tomato Sauce?
- It is a Greek sauce recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Greek-Style Green Beans with Tomato Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Parsley, Green Beans, Lemon Juice. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Greek-Style Green Beans with Tomato Sauce?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 256.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek-Style Green Beans with Tomato Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Greek-Style Green Beans with Tomato Sauce healthy?
- Greek-Style Green Beans with Tomato Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 256.51 calories and 3.76 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 203.05 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.84 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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