Greek-Style Green Beans

By Mark Bittman

Updated Sept. 10, 2025

Total Time
10 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2pounds green beans, washed and trimmed
  • 2plum 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)

114 calories; 9 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 9 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 328 milligrams sodium

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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