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Green Beans with Tomatoes

Green Beans gently simmered with onions, garlic, ripe tomatoes, and parsley, it's the type of timeless recipe passed down from hand to hand. It’s a humble, homey dish that pairs beautifully with anything from roasted meats to warm flatbread.
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An overhead shot of a beautifully plated green beans with tomatoes arranged on a red plate.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Armenian

Ingredients

  • 1 kg green beans cut into diagonal slivers
  • 1 each small onion sliced into half-moons
  • 2 each tomatoes sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (some for cooking, some for garnish)
  • Water
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep pan. Add the sliced onions and sauté until slightly translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  • Add the green beans and stir to coat in the oil.
  • Pour in just enough water to barely cover the beans. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the pot, lower the heat, and cook for 15–20 minutes.
  • Add the sliced tomatoes and a handful of chopped parsley. Cover and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
  • Adjust seasoning if needed and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
  • Trimming the beans: Most of the commercial beans now are stringless, but you still need to trim both ends of the beans.
  • Don’t rush the sauté. Let the onions and garlic gently release their sweetness—it builds the foundation of flavor.
  • Always use good olive oil. This dish is simple, so the quality of your ingredients really shines.
  • Use ripe tomatoes when in season—they add a natural sweetness and acidity that balances the green beans.
  • Let it rest! This dish actually tastes better after it sits for a while and the flavors meld.

The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving and is not guaranteed for accuracy.

Servings: 4
Author: Noune DiCesare
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