Ingredients for Aegean Beans
- Fresh Green Beans
- Feta Cheese
- Plum Tomatoes
- Green Onions
- Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Aegean Beans
- Rinse 1 pound of green beans thoroughly.
- Slice green beans into bite-size pieces (about 1 inch long).
- Steam green beans for 6 minutes until tender-crisp.
- While the beans are steaming, prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Chop 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes.
- Dice 1 medium red onion.
- In a small bowl, crumble 4 ounces of feta cheese. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Gently mix.
- Once the beans are steamed, gently toss them with the chopped tomatoes and red onion.
- Add the feta cheese mixture to the beans and vegetables.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
21 g
Sugar
19g
Fat
40g
Carbs
4g
