Best 11 String Beans And Tomatoes Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile String Beans and Tomatoes recipes. From classic Southern-style stews to refreshing salads and tangy stir-fries, this collection offers a symphony of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the rustic charm of traditional green beans and tomatoes, cooked low and slow to perfection, or embrace the vibrant flavors of cherry tomatoes and haricot verts sautéed with garlic and herbs. For a lighter option, immerse yourself in the crispiness of green bean and tomato salads, tossed with zesty dressings and topped with crunchy croutons. And for a global twist, embark on an Asian adventure with our stir-fried string beans and tomatoes, infused with aromatic ginger and soy sauce. With each recipe, you'll unveil a new dimension of this classic combination, transforming simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1/2 chopped onion in a pot with 3 tablespoons olive oil, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/4 pounds trimmed green beans, a 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and a pinch of cinnamon. Partially cover and simmer, 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 4 grams

ROASTED BEANS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound trimmed green beans
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees F with an empty baking sheet on an upper rack.
  • Coat beans and tomatoes with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper. Pour the beans and tomatoes on the hot baking sheet and roast 22 to 25 minutes until caramelized. Serve as a side.

CAULIFLOWER, STRING BEANS CAPERS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tomatoes
1 small cauliflower
3/4 pound string beans
3 tablespoons salted capers, thoroughly rinsed
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Slice the tomatoes very thin and place them on an oiled roasting dish. Roast for 30 minutes to an hour, or until they begin to shrivel and get brown around the edges. Remove from the oven, scrape up with a spatula and set aside. They will not hold their shape but this does not matter.
  • Place the cauliflower and beans in a steamer and steam until cooked. Put them in a serving dish and top with the capers and roasted tomatoes. Sprinkle with pepper, olive oil and Italian parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 86, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 123 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

SPANISH GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES



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A traditional Spanish side dish that I've served on holidays for many years. But it's a simple, tasty dish anytime!

Provided by jed

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
3 cups canned diced tomatoes with their juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat if garlic begins to brown. Add green beans, then continue to cook and stir until bright green but not quite tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Mix in tomatoes, lemon juice and pine nuts, and season with chives, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer gently uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 199.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

GREEN BEANS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES



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These beans are briefly boiled and tossed with cherry tomatoes in a buttery basil sauce to make the most yummy green beans ever! We serve these at Easter Dinner every year but are a delicious accent to any meal.

Provided by STARNETSA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon sugar
¾ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh basil
2 cups cherry tomato halves

Steps:

  • Place beans and water in a large saucepan. Cover, and bring to a boil. Set heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain off water, and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar, garlic salt, pepper and basil. Add tomatoes, and cook stirring gently just until soft. Pour the tomato mixture over the green beans, and toss gently to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 294.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon (not thick-cut), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
Three 14.5-ounce cans whole tomatoes with juice
Salt and black pepper
Salt and black pepper
Cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Add the bacon to a large Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until light golden (not crisp). Drain off the excess fat.
  • Add the onions to the pot; cook until the bacon and onions are golden brown. Add the green beans and tomatoes, and season to taste with salt, black pepper and cayenne. Stir gently to combine.
  • Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.

STRING BEANS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup grated carrot
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 large tomatoes, diced
One 10-ounce can tomatoes with chiles, such as Rotel
3 cups sliced fresh string beans, in 1/2-inch pieces
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
Rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, saute the onions, bell peppers and garlic in the butter until tender. Add the ketchup, carrots, basil, and fresh and canned tomatoes, then cook for 10 to 15 minutes more. Add the string beans, season with salt and pepper and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, taking care not to overcook the beans. Serve over rice or as a side dish.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon, diced very small
1 large onion, diced very small
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
1 mounded tablespoon tomato paste
Three 14.5-ounce cans whole tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cayenne pepper, as needed

Steps:

  • Add the bacon and onion to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the bacon is beginning to crisp and the onions are golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium high and add the green beans and tomato paste. Stir and allow to cook for a minute or two. Add the tomatoes, crushing them with your hands as you add them. Stir to combine. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring the mixture to a simmer and simmer until thickened and the beans are soft but still green, 5 to 7 minutes.

GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES



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This dish of slow-cooked green beans yields soft and sweet beans. It is a perfect side dish for a midwinter meal because it does not depend on sun-ripened tomatoes or crisp just-picked beans for its appeal.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, washed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet and turn the heat to high. Add the beans and cook, undisturbed, until they begin to brown a little on the bottom. Add the tomatoes, turn the heat to low, and cover. Cook for about an hour, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender. (You can cook even more slowly if you like, or cook until done, turn off the heat, and reheat gently just before serving.)
  • Season with salt and pepper and stir in the remaining olive oil. Serve hot or at room temperature.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES



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Simple and wholesome, this warm side dish can be easily matched with any main course.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (14.5 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in puree
1 pound green beans, trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and oregano, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • To skillet, add tomatoes and their puree, breaking up tomatoeswith a spoon or your fingers; stir to combine. Add green beans, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until green beans are soft, about 30 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g

GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     weekday, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds green beans, washed and trimmed
2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, washed
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet and turn heat to high. Add beans and cook, undisturbed, until they begin to brown a little on bottom. Add tomatoes, turn heat to low, and cover. Cook about an hour, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper and stir in remaining olive oil. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 82, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 476 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender string beans: Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them.
  • Trim the string beans: Remove the tough ends of the beans before cooking.
  • Blanch the string beans: This quick boiling and cooling process helps preserve the beans' color and nutrients.
  • Use ripe, juicy tomatoes: Roma tomatoes are a good choice for this recipe, but you can use any type of tomato you like.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to your taste.
  • Serve warm or cold: This dish is delicious served warm or cold, so it's perfect for a variety of occasions.

Conclusion:

String beans and tomatoes are simple vegetable side dish that is packed with flavor. This recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your string beans crunchy or tender, or prefer a more flavorful sauce, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this string beans and tomatoes recipe a try.

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