Side dishe for 4
Stewed Green Beans
Fresh green beans simmer with onion, garlic, tomatoes, oregano, and water until tender and richly seasoned.
$5.23for 4 servings
$1.31 per serving$5.23 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Green beans$2.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.23 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cans (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes with juice or 2 medium fresh tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried mexican oregano or dried mediterranean oregano
- 1 cup water
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt + more for seasoning
- freshly-ground black pepper for seasoning
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, water, salt, and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the green beans, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender.
- Uncover the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes to thicken the sauce.
Swaps
- Green beans for Broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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