Green Bean and Tomato Side Dish

Prep: 15min
| Servings: 4 | Cook: 20min
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Spoonsparrow green beans bursting with gut‑healthy fiber while lycopene from the tomatoes protects cells.

Ingredients

  • 400 g Green Beans
  • Salt
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Wash, trim and cut the beans into 3 cm pieces. Bring heavily salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for about 10 minutes until firm, then drain, shock in cold water and let drain.

  2. 2.

    Wash the tomatoes. Score them crosswise with a kitchen knife, blanch in boiling water for a few seconds, shock and peel. Quarter the tomatoes and cut into pieces.

  3. 3.

    Peel and finely dice the onion and garlic. Heat oil in a pan. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the beans and stir‑fry over high heat for 2–3 minutes.

  4. 4.

    Fold in the tomato cubes, simmer briefly, season with thyme, pepper and salt, then serve immediately.