Mexican Green Beans
Tender crisp green beans are sauteed along with tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos and plenty of spice in these flavorful Mexican Green Beans.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans ends trimmed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ yellow onion sliced very thin, about ¾ cup
- 1-2 large jalapenos seeded and finely diced, about ¼ - ½ cup
- 2 large tomatoes seeded and diced, about 1 ½ cups OR 1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust for additional heat, if desired
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped small
- Cholula hot sauce as desired
Instructions
- Place beans in a large skillet and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until crisp-tender, 8-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Then, add the onion and jalapeno. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 2 minutes, until fragrant, and then add the drained green beans. Stir to combine and cook until everything is warm, about 2 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle generously with cilantro and serve warm. Add hot sauce to the pan or to individual servings, as desired for additional heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 58kcal · Carbohydrates: 13g · Protein: 3g · Fat: 0.4g · Saturated Fat: 0.1g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g · Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g · Sodium: 304mg · Potassium: 439mg · Fiber: 4g · Sugar: 6g · Vitamin A: 1475IU · Vitamin C: 33mg · Calcium: 57mg · Iron: 1mg
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