Green Beans Braised in Olive Oil

With 240 kcal and 9g of protein per serving, this meal regulates digestion and provides long-lasting satiety thanks to its high fiber content.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (2 servings), not per serving.

• 500g fresh green beans · 176 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tomatoes · 40 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 onion · 40 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp olive oil · 133 kcal in the whole recipe
• 150g yogurt (on the side) · 90 kcal in the whole recipe
• Salt

Method

1. Required equipment: A medium-sized pot, a cutting board, and a knife.

   

2. Dice the onion into small cubes and pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the pot.

   

3. Turn the stove to medium heat and sauté the onions for about 3 minutes until they become translucent.

   

4. Chop the tomatoes into small pieces, add them to the pot, and cook for another 2 minutes.

   

5. Trim the ends of the green beans with a knife, cut them in half, and add them to the pot.

   

6. Add half a tea glass of water and salt to your taste.

   

7. Turn the stove to the lowest heat setting and cover the pot with its lid.

   

8. Cook for about 25-30 minutes until the beans are soft enough to be easily pierced with a fork.

   

9. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool down to room temperature.

   

10. Serve the beans on a plate with 150 grams of yogurt on the side.

    

A Besly kitchen recipe — portions, macros and step photos by Besly.