Best Grecian Green Beans Recipes

GRECIAN GREEN BEANS COCA-COLA

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This came from a computer software program that I can no longer find. Makes a great picnic dish -- really, really good! Noone will guess the surprise ingredient: Coca-Cola

Provided by Agnes DiFonzo

Categories Beans

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 (16 ounce) cans green beans, drained
2 shallots or 1 small onion, thin sliced into rings
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Coca-Cola
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar

Steps:

In large bowl, combine garlic, parsley, sugar, oregano, mustard, salt, Coca-Cola, olive oil, vinegar, stir well until sugar dissolved.
Add beans and shallots/onions, toss lightly.
Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.8, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 168.8, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 2.4

GRECIAN GREEN BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE

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The tomato taste and seasonings are worth the time and effort. Try the sauce with okra, too. Enjoy!

Provided by Lori A.

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 medium onion, chopped
¾ cup olive oil
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf

Steps:

Place the green beans in a pot, and mix in the lemon juice, onion, olive oil, tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, water, salt and pepper, and bay leaf. Cook 45 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 5 g

GRECIAN GREEN BEANS

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A nice change from the regular green beans and taters. This is a great side dish that is refreshing. Even tho the recipe doesn't call for it, I kick mine up with a bit of minced garlic (my secret passion).

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
1/2 small sweet onion, cut into thin wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small tomatoes, cut into eighths
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

Place the beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.
Cook for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
In a small skillet, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes.
Add the beans; saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
Reduce heat.
Add the tomato, oregano, salt and pepper; cook 1 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 300.3, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 2.6

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