Custrd is out on the App Store — Download it free →
Back to recipes

Green Beans with Olive Oil

A quick, comforting Mediterranean-style dish of green beans simmered with tomatoes, onions, carrots, and potatoes in olive oil. Simple, wholesome, and ready in about 30 minutes.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
220
Protein
4g
Green Beans with Olive Oil
comfortingeverydayMediterraneanveganvegetariangluten-freedairy-freevegetable

Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans
  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 medium tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Trim the ends off 1 lb green beans and cut them in half. Peel and dice 2 medium potatoes and 2 medium carrots into 1-inch chunks. Dice 1 medium onion and 3 medium tomatoes.

  2. 2

    Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes. Stir and cook for 3 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down.

  4. 4

    Add the green beans and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Serve warm or at room temperature, drizzled with a little extra olive oil if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large pot with lid
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring spoons

Cook smarter

Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge

Custrd is a free iOS app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations.