Green Beans with Spiced Tomato Sauce
Green Beans with Spiced Tomato Sauce features tender, slender beans simmered in a rich tomato base layered with sweet sautéed onions and plenty of garlic. A hint of cinnamon and a touch of sugar round out the acidity, giving the sauce warmth and balance reminiscent of Lebanese loubieh bel zeit. Serve it warm as a simple dinner side or as part of a Mediterranean-style lunch spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Green Beans with Spiced Tomato Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 57
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat; cook and stir the onion, the garlic, and the salt in the hot oil until the onion is softened and browned, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Stir the tomatoes and green beans into the onion mixture. Add the sugar and cinnamon; bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the green beans are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 92.7 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 2.62 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 13.95 g 5%
- Total Fat 3.61 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.52 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 189.83 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 3.39 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 5.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 64.05 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 438.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 26.12 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 15.93 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Green Beans with Spiced Tomato Sauce is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Crushed Tomatoes, Garlic, Green Beans, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 92.7 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Green Beans with Spiced Tomato Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Crushed Tomatoes, Garlic, Green Beans, Ground Cinnamon, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Green Beans with Spiced Tomato Sauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 92.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Green Beans with Spiced Tomato Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Green Beans with Spiced Tomato Sauce healthy?
- Green Beans with Spiced Tomato Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 92.7 calories and 2.62 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 189.83 mg (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic 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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