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Green beans stewed in a rustic style

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Ago Tanfossi

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Published on March 16, 2026

Updated on April 14, 2026

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A flavorful and hearty spring side dish, green beans stewed in a rustic style are packed with rich flavors from bacon and herbs. Discover how to make this simple yet delicious recipe.

Capolavoro Score 4.3/5 · 21 votes
Green beans stewed in a rustic style

Ingredients

  • 1.3 lb Haricot Verts
  • 3.3 oz Bacon
  • 2 garlic
  • 1.7 lb whole tomatoes with juice
  • 1 Parsley
  • 1 Basil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • to taste oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    To prepare the green beans stewed in a rustic style, first wash the green beans and remove the ends, then cut the bacon into strips. Place a pan, preferably cast iron or with a thick bottom, over heat, and add the bacon.

  2. 2

    Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Brown the bacon well. Almost at the end of the browning, add the peeled garlic, cut in half and without the germ. After a few moments, just enough to flavor the oil with the garlic, also add the previously cleaned green beans. Brown them over medium heat, stirring frequently for a few minutes.

  3. 3

    Then, add the chopped canned peeled tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper, and add the chopped parsley and basil.

  4. 4

    Add a ladle of hot water, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for about 50 minutes, or until the green beans are tender. Make sure the preparation is always moist; if necessary, add a little hot water. Serve the green beans stewed in a rustic style with toasted bread.

Ago's Notes

  • Adjust the salt according to the salt content of the canned ingredients.

May these simple yet flavorful vegetables transport you back to an old trattoria, where each ingredient tells a story of the land and tradition. Enjoy your meal and savor each bite as if it were the last of a perfect day.

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