Braised Green Beans & Summer Vegetables

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When green beans, summer squash and cherry tomatoes are plentiful in backyard gardens and farmers' markets, try this quick braise. We like the salty, nutty flavor of Parmesan, but you can use any flavorful cheese.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 1 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Low-Sodium High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano , or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup white wine , or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 medium summer squash , or zucchini, halved and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes , or grape tomatoes
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and oregano and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add wine (or broth) and bring to a boil. Add green beans, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add summer squash (or zucchini) and tomatoes and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2009

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

92	Calories
4g	Fat
10g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 92
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 4g	7%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Vitamin A 834IU	17%
Vitamin C 18mg	19%
Folate 40mcg	10%
Sodium 158mg	7%
Calcium 90mg	7%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 27mg	6%
Potassium 291mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Braised Green Beans & Summer Vegetables

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