Green Beans with Garlic and Onions. Green beans sautéed in garlic and oil and mixed with a simple tomato sauce.
This is a great #meatlessmonday option. Couple this with your favorite grains, or maybe just a nice piece of crusty Italian bread for dipping!
I just love this dish! The crunch of the green beans, sweetness of the tomatoes, and savory taste of the garlic. What a great combination of flavor and texture!
A few times I have made this green beans with garlic and tomatoes dish as an appetizer or small dish offering with some nice toasted Italian bread. The sauce left behind by the tomato paste, olive oil, and garlic is amazing with crunchy bread.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make Green Beans with Garlic and Onions
Preparing the Green Beans:
- In a large skillet bring the olive oil to high heat. Next, add in the sliced garlic and sauté until golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Next, add in the green beans, onion, salt, and pepper and sauté on medium until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Finally, add in the tomato paste and water and sauté on medium for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
How To Serve Green Beans with Garlic and Onions:
- Serve as a side dish with meat, or as the focal point in pasta.
- Try this recipe here: Orange Chicken
- Try this recipe here: Quick and Easy Lemon Herb Pork
The Recipe
Green Beans with Garlic and Onions
Ingredients
- 16 oz. green beans
- 1 can 6 oz. tomato paste
- 1 sweet onion sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- 8 oz. water
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
Preparing the Green Beans:
- In a large skillet bring the olive oil to high heat. Next, add in the sliced garlic and saute until golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Next, add in the green beans, onion, salt, and pepper and saute on medium until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Finally, add in the tomato paste and water and saute on medium for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
To Serve:
- Serve as a side dish with meat, or as the focal point in pasta.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
This is the second iteration of our green beans with garlic and onions recipe. In the first version we added in diced tomatoes when sautéing the green beans. In this version, we are using tomato paste and some water to make a quick marinara sauce.
If you are not a fan of tomatoes or marinara sauce, leave out the tomato paste in this recipe. Sauteed garlic and onions is full of flavor and will be delicious with the green beans.
