Greek Green Beans in Tomato Sauce: A Mediterranean Delight

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 0.75 cup olive oil
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 cup water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. In a pot, combine the green beans with lemon juice, onion, olive oil, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, fresh parsley, water, salt, black pepper, and a bay leaf. Cook over medium heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato sauce has thickened. Remember to remove the bay leaf before serving this delicious Greek dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 242 kcal
• Fat Content: 21 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 245 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 14 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g