Spanish Green Beans and Tomatoes

A traditional Spanish side dish that I’ve served on holidays for many years. But it’s a simple, tasty dish anytime!

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
3 cups canned diced tomatoes with their juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat if garlic begins to brown. Add green beans, then continue to cook and stir until bright green but not quite tender, about 4 minutes.
2. Mix in tomatoes, lemon juice and pine nuts, and season with chives, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer gently uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 139 kcal
Carbohydrates: 16.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 6.9 g
Fiber: 6.4 g
Protein: 4.9 g
Sodium: 200 mg

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