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Aunt Kate's Green Beans in Tomatoes

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"Italian Flavor...easy to prepare. We are not a fan of green beans BUT cooked this way, we are! Use fresh green beans." — BARBIANN

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2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (14.25 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil and oregano

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

In a large saucepan, saute garlic in oil over medium-low heat until garlic is slightly browned. Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, cover, and cook for 30 to 45 minutes.
Stir green beans into tomatoes, and cook until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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This is a great way to use green beans straight out of the garden! I made a few changes- instead of diced tomatoes I used a pint of crushed tomatoes and 5 fresh minced basil leaves. I added 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1/2 tsp cinnamon (my husband loves cinnamon in anything with a lot of tomatoes), and about a tablespoon of fresh-squeezed orange juice when I added the green beans. Everyone (picky children included) loved it! Thanks for a great, versatile recipe!

—genevasale

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 23, 2008

I also don't LOVE green beans, but this recipe made me forget that. I do love tomatoes and these were delish. I only give it a 3 as hubby thought it was too tomatoey and did not like at all.

—LOVEBREEZY

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56 Ratings

Nov 04, 2003

We thought this was pretty darn good. I used canned crushed tomatoes with roasted garlic and took it up a level by adding cabbage and cannellini beans. If I hadn't already had a meatloaf in the oven, I would have served this over pasta. Thanks BarbiAnn!

—LINDA MCLEAN

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Dec 15, 2003

Fast and easy, great recipe.

—MYTILINIA

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Jun 24, 2005

Very good! I did throw the green beans in a few minutes (not 45 minutes later) after I added the tomatoes to the garlic/oil. They were delicious. I cooked the whole thing for about 45 minutes. Will make again!!

—HOTMAMA35

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Jan 24, 2005

We love this recipe! It has gone over very well with company too. I also tried it with zucchin and it was equally good.

—ARSMITH19

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Nov 02, 2005

Yea Aunt Kate! We loved your green beans in tomatoes! I (like other reviewers) used canned green beans. I only used one can because I wasn't sure if my kids would eat it and I didn't want to waste perfectly good green beans. When they saw it in the pan they asked "whats the red stuff?". I told them it was like green beans in spaghetti sauce...they loved it! My 3 year old ate it and ate it and ate it. Thank you for an easy and delicious side dish!

—LOVETOCOOK10

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Dec 16, 2009

I don't think this one will be a fan with little kida, but as groovigryl said, her kid liked it, so I still don't know. I guess some kids like green beans, but not many...!

—Culinary Gal 12

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Nutrition

Calories
134 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
15.2 g
5%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
7.1 g
11%

Fiber
5.6 g
22%

Protein
3.8 g
8%

Sodium
792 mg
32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Aunt Kate's Green Beans in Tomatoes

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 134
Calories from Fat: 64

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.1g 11 %
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 792mg 32 %
Potassium 611mg 17 %
Total Carbohydrates 15.2g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 5.6g 22 %
Protein 3.8g 8 %
Sugars 6.6g
Vitamin A 29 %
Vitamin C 56 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 24 %
** Thiamin 14 %
** Niacin 14 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 13 %
** Folate 27 %

* 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.