Green beans with tomato and bell pepper
Green beans, simmered in a tomato sauce with onions, garlic, bell peppers, oregano, and fresh basil. A light vegetarian dish, served hot or at room temper…
Green beans pair very well with a tomato sauce flavored with garlic and oregano. This vegetable dish can be served as a side dish or as a vegetarian main course.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time45 min
- Total1 hr
- DifficultyEasy
- CostModerate
- Calories119 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodCooking in a saucepan and in water.
- Estimated cost$13.28 $3.32 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Low lactose
Ingredients
people
- $0.21
- $0.06
- $0.18
- $1.59
- $6.45
- $0.44
- $0.27
- $3.47
- $0.61
Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Finely chop the onion. ≈ 8 min
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan or pot, then sauté the onion until it is softened and lightly browned.
- Finely chop the garlic or mash it with a garlic press, then add it to the onions and stir. ≈ 8 min
- Wash the bell pepper and chop it into pieces. ≈ 8 min
- Add the bell pepper to the onions and sauté gently, stirring occasionally. ≈ 3 min
- Peel the tomatoes, chop them into pieces, and add them to the vegetables along with the bell pepper and oregano. ≈ 8 min
- Let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes. The tomato juice should reduce without sticking to the pan, so stir occasionally.
- Wash the green beans, then cook them according to your preferred method.
- To serve, arrange the beans on a warm plate, pour the sauce over them, and garnish with basil. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Green beans with tomato and bell pepper
- 1 onion$0.21
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil$0.06
- 2 cloves of garlic$0.18
- 1 bell pepper$1.59
- 500 g of tomatoes$6.45
- 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano, chopped$0.44
- pepper$0.27
- 500 g of green beans$3.47
- 1 tablespoon of fresh basil leaves, chopped if desired$0.61
Total$13.28
that's $3.32 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 119 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.9 g |
| Sugars | 10.9 g |
| Fiber | 6.5 g |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Salt | 0.04 g |
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