Greek-Style Green Beans

By Mark Bittman

Updated September 9, 2025

Total Time
10 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 pounds green beans, washed and trimmed

  • 2 plum tomatoes, cored and minced, optional

  • Several tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • Fresh lemon juice to taste

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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

9 grams carbs; 114 calories; 6 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 9 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 328 milligrams sodium; 2 grams protein; 4 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Boil beans until just barely tender. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool, then transfer to bowl.

  2. Step 2

    When ready to eat, toss beans with tomatoes, if using, olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste.

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Ange Kenos

MUCH better when made with some meat, red being best but even chicken will do or fish.

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