Green Beans with Tomatoes | Mtsvane Lobio Pomidvrit |

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier while sunflower oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are lower in calories, while frozen herbs are often less expensive.

Place the green beans into the pot and cover halfway with water.

Cook on medium heat covered until tender but slightly crispy, then drain.

Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add the chopped onion, cooking until translucent and slightly golden.

Add diced tomatoes to the onions and cook until softened.

Add minced garlic, cilantro, and chopped chili peppers to the pot and mix well.

Fold in the drained green beans and cook until combined with the tomato mixture.

Add fresh herbs (cilantro, summer savory, green basil) and mix well, adjusting seasoning with salt as needed.

Serve the green beans in a bowl, optionally garnishing with basil.

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