Kosta's Greek Ambrosia Green Beans Recipe

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Kosta's Greek Ambrosia Green Beans
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Ingredients:

  • 1 medium red onion
  • 7 garlic cloves
  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (6 oz) can organic tomato paste
  • 2 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Cut beans into bite size pieces.
  2. Peel carrots & slice 1/4 thick.
  3. Peel potatoes & cut into 1 chunks.
  4. Dice onion.
  5. Slice garlic.
  6. Dice tomatoes into bite-size pieces.
  7. Mix water, tomato paste, oregano, bay leaves & salt.
  8. In a large (12 ) skillet with high sides, bring olive oil to high heat and saute onions and garlic till golden.
  9. Add green beans, carrots, potatoes and liquid mixture, one half at a time, in order. (You do not need to stir if you do this, which is good because it will fill the pan to the top.).
  10. Cook over high heat till it begins to boil , then turn down to medium and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes, or till the green beans are done to your liking.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 157.56 Kcal (660 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.28g 17%
Sodium 606.66mg 25%
Potassium 439.36mg 9%
Total Carbs 13.48g 4%
Sugars 5.97g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4.81g 19%
Protein 2.98g 6%
Vitamin C 21mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 86.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 55.63 Kcal (233 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.98g 17%
Sodium 214.19mg 25%
Potassium 155.12mg 9%
Total Carbs 4.76g 4%
Sugars 2.11g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 19%
Protein 1.05g 6%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 9%
Calcium 30.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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