Green Beans with a Kick

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I love a little heat and wanted a side with my meatloaf, so these green beans came to be with onion, garlic, and tomatoes with green chiles.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or more to taste

  • ¼ onion, grated

  • salt to taste

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped

  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

  • 1 clove elephant garlic, grated

Directions

  1. Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add onion and a sprinkle of salt; saute until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green beans, tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, and garlic. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer until only 2 to 3 tablespoons of liquid remain, up to 15 minutes. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the top.

Cook's Note:

Use canned green beans if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

113 Calories
7g Fat
12g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 113
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 333mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.