Fried Green Beans with Tomatoes

Fried green beans with tomatoes – step-by-step recipe with photos, Ukrainian cuisine
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Cooking Time:
1 hour
 Recipe Yield:
4 servings
 Difficulty:
Medium recipe
 Calories:
54 kcal

Fried green beans with tomatoes is very healthy as green beans contain fiber that supports digestion. But how to cook them simply and deliciously? Very easily: with minimal ingredients, you get a great appetizer. If the beans taste too grassy, add equal amounts of vegetable oil and butter during cooking. This is an easy dish for a daily menu that belongs to Ukrainian cuisine.

Ingredients for Fried Green Beans with Tomatoes

String Beans 200 g
Tomatoes 1 pcs
Onion 1,5 pcs
Garlic 1 clove
Bell Pepper 0,5 pcs

How to Make Fried Green Beans with Tomatoes

Preparing the aromatic base

Preparing the Aromatic Base

Finely chop the onion and garlic. Heat oil in a frying pan, add the garlic, stir, then add the onion. Sauté until translucent to create a soft aromatic base for the dish.

Adding the tomatoes

Adding the Tomatoes

Dice the tomatoes into small pieces, peeling them if desired. Add them to the onion, stir, and stew until soft to form a delicate vegetable sauce.

Preparing and stewing the beans

Preparing and Stewing the Beans

Cut the green beans into 4-5 cm pieces. Finely chop the sweet pepper. Add them to the vegetable base, season with salt and pepper, and stir. Cover and cook over medium heat so the beans remain slightly crisp. Serve warm or chilled.

Useful Tips for Fried Green Beans with Tomatoes

  • Adjust the desired crispness of the beans by controlling the stewing time. For a softer texture, extend the cooking for a few minutes until the pods become tender but not mushy, preserving their natural juiciness.

  • To enhance the aroma, use a mix of vegetable oil and a small amount of butter. This creates a smoother flavor and reduces the grassy notes of green beans, making the dish more balanced.

  • For a richer vegetable base, add a little tomato juice or crushed tomato purée to the tomatoes. This improves the sauce consistency and helps coat the vegetables evenly during stewing while preserving their natural aroma.

Поширені запитання щодо смаженої стручкової квасолі з помідорами

Pre-boiling is not necessary when using young green beans. They cook quickly while stewing with vegetables. For firmer or more mature pods, brief blanching in boiling water for 2-3 minutes helps soften the texture and improve the result.

Frozen beans work perfectly for this dish without additional preparation. Add them frozen, without thawing, to preserve their structure. Stewing time may be slightly longer, but the final texture remains tender and slightly crisp.

Meaty tomatoes with moderate juiciness work best for stewing. They create a thicker base and combine evenly with other vegetables. Very watery varieties may produce a thin sauce, so if needed, evaporate some liquid during cooking.
Ukrainian Food
Appetizers
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