Spanish Green Beans And Tomatoes Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook 1/2 chopped onion in a pot with 3 tablespoons olive oil, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/4 pounds trimmed green beans, a 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and a pinch of cinnamon. Partially cover and simmer, 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SPANISH BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Finely dice 1/2 of a green bell pepper, thinly slice 4 cloves of garlic, finely dice 1 onion and reserve 2 cups of cooked lima beans
• Heat a non-stick frying pan with a medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin Spanish olive oil, after 2 minutes add the sliced garlic and diced onions and mix with the oil, after 3 minutes add the diced green bell pepper and mix with the garlic and onions, after 4 minutes add the 2 cups of cooked lima beans, season with a 1/4 teaspoon of hot smoked paprika, a 1/4 teaspoon of sweet smoked paprika, a 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder, a pinch of sea salt and some freshly cracked black pepper, mix everything together until well combined
• Next add 1 can of diced tomatoes, season again with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, lower the fire to a LOW heat and mix together, let it simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and garnish with freshly chopped chives, enjoy!

SPANISH GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat if garlic begins to brown. Add green beans, then continue to cook and stir until bright green but not quite tender, about 4 minutes.
• Mix in tomatoes, lemon juice and pine nuts, and season with chives, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer gently uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.