GREEK-STYLE GREEN BEANS

Greek-Style Green Beans image

I was captivated by this recipe since I'm both Italian and Greek. It has a decidedly Mediterranean flair. - Michele Scharf Lindenhurst, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 small sweet onion, cut into thin wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small tomato, cut into eighths
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
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; cool 1 minute longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.