Spanish-Style Green Beans with Tomatoes
Spanish-Style Green Beans with Tomatoes pairs tender beans with juicy tomatoes and aromatic garlic for a bright, garden-fresh flavor. A hint of lemon and bay adds lift while chives and toasted pine nuts bring gentle nuttiness and texture. Serve this versatile side with grilled fish or roasted chicken, or alongside tapas for a vibrant weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook21 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spanish-Style Green Beans with Tomatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Lower the heat if the garlic starts to brown. Add green beans, then keep cooking and stirring until they turn bright green but are not quite tender, about 4 minutes.
- 2
Stir in tomatoes, lemon juice, and pine nuts, and season with chives, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
- Calories 206.82 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 4.95 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 26.79 g 10%
- Total Fat 8.41 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.98 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 211.96 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 6.18 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 6.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 119.46 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.71 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 689.82 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 134.94 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 33.88 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Spanish Style Green Beans with Tomatoes is a Spanish side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 31 hrs, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, Fresh Chives, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 206.82 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spanish-Style Green Beans with Tomatoes?
- It is a Spanish recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Spanish-Style Green Beans with Tomatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, Fresh Chives, Garlic, Green Beans. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spanish-Style Green Beans with Tomatoes?
- About 31 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 21 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 206.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spanish-Style Green Beans with Tomatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Spanish-Style Green Beans with Tomatoes healthy?
- Spanish-Style Green Beans with Tomatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 206.82 calories and 4.95 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 211.96 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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