Delicious Italian-Style String Beans Recipe Cooked with Tomatoes | Easy Side Dish!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: parsley

Dried basil is cost-effective and has a long shelf life.

Introduce the recipe and ingredients, mentioning the use of frozen string beans.

Chop garlic into small pieces and set aside.

Chop about 1/4 of a small onion into small diced pieces and set aside.

Boil water and add 7 ounces of string beans, boiling for about 2 minutes.

Drain the string beans using a silicone strainer and set aside.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Add chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly translucent.

Add the can of diced tomatoes with juices to the skillet and stir to combine.

Season with salt and a dash of black pepper, then cook on high for about 15 minutes to reduce the sauce.

Add the drained string beans to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes to merge flavors and reheat the beans.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary