Green Beans with Mint

Tender green beans coated in a thick, fragrant tomato sauce. Fresh mint provides a sharp brightness that balances the sweetness of the melted onions.

• Prep time: 15 min
• Cook time: 30 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 201
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 17 g
• Fat: 11 g

Ingredients

• 500 g Green bean ( trimmed )
• 1 piece Yellow onion ( finely diced )
• 2 piece Garlic ( minced )
• 3 piece Round tomato ( diced )
• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 piece Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. ( juiced )
• 0.5 piece Mint fresh ( chopped )
• 1 pinch Gray sea salt
• 1 pinch Black pepper ground

Instructions

1. Blanch the beans

   Plunge the green beans into a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until tender but still offering a slight bite. Drain and set aside.

2. Sauté the aromatics

   In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil. Add the finely diced onion and sweat over medium heat until translucent, without browning.

3. Stew the tomatoes

   Stir in the diced tomatoes and minced garlic. Let reduce over low heat until the tomatoes break down and form a thick sauce that coats the spoon.

4. Combine everything

   Add the blanched beans to the sauce. Mix gently to coat them thoroughly. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors infuse.

5. Finishing

   Off the heat, pour in the lemon juice and add the freshly chopped mint. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Chef's tips

• Do not overcook the beans in water; they should finish cooking in the tomato sauce to absorb the flavor.
• Always add the mint and lemon at the very end, after turning off the heat, to preserve all the freshness and color.

Storage

Keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. This dish is excellent served cold the next day.