Greek-Style Green Beans Recipe
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Greek-Style Green Beans

By: Michele Scharf 
"I was captivated by this recipe since I'm both Italian and Greek. It has a decidedly Mediterranean flair. - Michele Scharf Lindenhurst, New York"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 small sweet onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small tomato, cut into eighths
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper

Directions

  1. Place the beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  2. In a small skillet, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add the beans; saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat. Add the tomato, oregano, salt and pepper; cool 1 minutes longer or until heated through.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by Trish   view full review
This was a GREAT side dish. Nice flavors and so refreshing! The only thing I did differently...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by Martha and her daughter Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a good recipe. The first time I made it, I thought it needed a little "something". The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2009 by Bobo's Mama   view full review
Amazing. I could eat this as my vegetable every day.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2008 by Tawnia   view full review
These were SO good! I added bacon and garlic to kick up the flavour and used steamed green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2009 by tohaveaplan   view full review
I like my tomatoes really well warmed and mixed in as if it were sauce. Also, add a large...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2011 by Janet S.   view full review
Sprinkle with crumble feta cheese before serving and it brings it up one more notch! Yummy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by QTLOINCLOTH   view full review
This is really good! I also have made it with garlic, & added feta & sliced black olives &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2010 by MOLLE888   view full review
Great side dish! I blanched the green beans for 2 minutes, then sauteed them for 3 minutes in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2009 by iloveonions   view full review
Yum! A different take on green beans, and it works fabulously.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2008 by Chels   view full review
I loved it! Try it now!

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