GREEN BEANS WITH POTATOES IN TOMATO SAUCE

To be considered as a single dish, this all-vegetarian goodness, also perfect for those who follow a vegan type of diet, is very easy to prepare and requires only a little patience for cooking the potatoes.

A dish that evokes the flavors of yesteryear, even more so if it is prepared with vegetables freshly harvested from your garden.

Why you will like this recipe

• Simple and healthy: Made with wholesome ingredients, this dish is nutritious and satisfying.
• Versatile: Serve it as a main dish or as a side dish with your favorite protein.
• Comfort Food: With its rustic flavors, it’s perfect for cozy, home-cooked meals.
• Vegan-Friendly: A delicious option for plant-based diets.

Enjoy the authentic, earthy flavors of green beans and potatoes in tomato sauce, a timeless dish perfect for any occasion!

Preparation Time

• Active Preparation: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: ~55 minutes

Servings

• Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 potatoes, washed
• 12 oz green beans, trimmed
• 1 red onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• Basil, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil, to taste

Method

• Cook the Potatoes
  • Place the potatoes in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes or until tender.
• Cook the Green Beans
  • In another pot of cold water, bring the green beans to a boil. Cook for about 10 minutes until al dente, ensuring they remain crisp. Drain and set aside.
• Prepare the Tomato Sauce
  • Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped red onion and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce and a few fresh basil leaves. Simmer gently until the onion softens and the sauce thickens slightly but remains moist. Season with salt to taste.
• Combine Vegetables and Sauce
  • Peel the cooked potatoes and cut them into large chunks.
  • Add the potatoes and green beans to the pan with the tomato sauce.
  • Stir gently to coat the vegetables evenly with the sauce. Remove from heat.
• Serve
  • Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional basil leaves, if desired. Serve warm with slices of crusty bread for a satisfying meal.

Storage

• Refrigeration: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to refresh the sauce.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Green Beans With Potatoes In Tomato Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 38 minutes mins

Servings 4

Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 4 potatoes washed
• 12 oz green beans trimmed
• 1 red onion coarsely chopped
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• Basil to taste
• Salt to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste

Instructions

 

Cook the Potatoes

• Place the potatoes in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes or until tender.

Cook the Green Beans

• In another pot of cold water, bring the green beans to a boil. Cook for about 10 minutes until al dente, ensuring they remain crisp. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Tomato Sauce

• Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the chopped red onion and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
• Stir in the tomato sauce and a few fresh basil leaves. Simmer gently until the onion softens and the sauce thickens slightly but remains moist. Season with salt to taste.

Combine Vegetables and Sauce

• Peel the cooked potatoes and cut them into large chunks.
• Add the potatoes and green beans to the pan with the tomato sauce.
• Stir gently to coat the vegetables evenly with the sauce. Remove from heat.

Serve

• Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional basil leaves, if desired. Serve warm with slices of crusty bread for a satisfying meal.