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Green Beans with Stewed Tomatoes

Green Beans with Stewed Tomatoes
If you're looking for a new vegetable dish, try these green beans with stewed tomatoes! This easy one-pot dish is great over rice or served with a lean protein.
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, (chopped)
  • ½ medium green bell pepper, (chopped)
  • ½ medium red bell pepper, (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 28 ounces fire-roasted whole tomatoes, undrained, (1 large can)
  • pounds fresh green beans, (trimmed)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, (optional)
  • Garlic pepper or freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a large (3 1/2 quart) saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Once the saucepan is hot, add the oil, onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to soften and turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, ½ medium green bell pepper, ½ medium red bell pepper, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Add the tomatoes, green beans, salt (if using), and garlic pepper. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
    28 ounces fire-roasted whole tomatoes, undrained, 1½ pounds fresh green beans, 1 teaspoon salt, Garlic pepper or freshly ground black pepper
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the green beans are cooked to your liking, about 15 to 25 minutes.

Notes

This recipe is for 6 servings of stewed green beans and tomatoes.
Nutritional information does not include the optional salt. If you add it, the sodium in the recipe will increase to 615mg per serving.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Green Beans with Stewed Tomatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
97
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.5
g
4
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.4
g
2
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1.7
g
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
333.8
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
560.3
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
15.4
g
5
%
Fiber
 
5.6
g
22
%
Sugar
 
7.4
g
8
%
Protein
 
3.3
g
7
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
0
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
 
9.8
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.