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Italian Green Beans with Tomatoes

Heather Johnson — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Italian Green Beans with tomatoes are a way to take normal green beans and add a whole new taste to them! You’re adding tomatoes, garlic, Italian herbs and a little sprinkle of Parmesan cheese! These green beans are a perfect side dish for any meal and they’re really easy to make!

What You Will About Italian Green Beans

Easy! Rather than just steaming green beans – lets amp them up with seasonings and roasted tomatoes! That’s it!
Versatile! These Italian-style green beans are great with chicken, steak, pork and even fish!
So Much Flavor! Butter, garlic, basil, Parmesan – need I say more? These green beans will even be loved by your finicky eaters!

Ingredients for Italian Green Beans with Tomatoes

This delicious side dish is best with fresh green beans and these fragrant herbs & spices make it even better!

1 lb fresh green beans
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot diced (or 1/4 cup finely diced onion)
2 tsp minced garlic (or 2 fresh cloves garlic)
1 14 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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How to cook fresh green beans

There are lots of ways you can cook fresh green beans – steam, saute or roast them! For this Italian green beans recipe – we actually steam and saute them!

Place trimmed green beans in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup of water. Cover and microwave to steam for 3 minutes.
Drain green beans and rinse with cold water.
Melt butter and olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.
Add shallots & garlic to the pan. Saute until tender – about 2 min.
Add tomatoes, basil and oregano and cook about 3 minutes. Then add green beans to the pan and stir together. Cook until the juices have almost evaporated and the beans are almost tender, stirring often, about 7 minutes.
Add the wine and simmer about 2 minutes more.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Grate on a little fresh parmesan cheese and serve!

Tips, Tricks & FAQs

Can you use frozen or canned green beans?

You can use frozen green beans – you can just skip the steaming step. For canned green beans, be sure to drain them completely and wait to add the beans until you add the wine. They just need a couple of minutes to reheat.

Can I steam the green beans on the stove top instead of in the microwave?

Yes – you can either steam or blanche them on the stove top. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. If steaming – you just need 2-3 inches of water and then place a steamer basket on top. Steam for 5 minutes. If blanching, fill pot 2/3 full with water and boil them for 3-4 minutes. Then drain and rinse with cold water.

Can you use fresh basil vs. dried basil?

Sure! If using fresh basil, wait and add it at the end when you sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese as it will taste brighter and fresher.

How do you store and reheat leftover green beans?

Store leftovers in an airtight container (I like these glass ones) in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can freeze up to three months. Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.

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Italian Green Beans with Tomatoes

Italian Green Beans are a way to take normal green beans and add a whole new taste to them! You're adding tomatoes, garlic, Italian herbs and a little sprinkle of Parmesan cheese! These green beans are a perfect side dish for any meal and they're really easy to make!

Course Side

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword green beans, side

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 181kcal

Cost $4

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 shallot diced
2 tsp minced garlic
1 14 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Instructions

steam green beans in microwave about 3 minutes (put in a bowl – add 1/4 cup water, cover with press & seal)
1 lb fresh green beans
drain and rinse with cold water
melt butter and olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat
2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp olive oil
add shallots & garlic and saute until tender, about 2 min
1 shallot, 2 tsp minced garlic
add tomatoes, basil and oregano and cook about 3 minutes
1 14 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried oregano
add the green beans and cook until the juices have almost evaporated and the beans are almost tender, stirring often, about 7 minutes
add the wine and simmer about 2 minutes
1/4 cup white wine
add salt and pepper and grate on a little fresh parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Notes

**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Heather Johnson — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is so delicious! I’ve been making it every week – and my dinner is ready in under 20 minutes! I’ve been so excited to share this with you – especially my jazzed up version with a little alfredo sauce too!

I love this dish because there’s very little oil since you’re air frying the chicken and that means you get to load up on more cheese!!!! The chicken is also super juicy – it’s so good!

How to make Chicken Parmesan in the air fryer?

For the actual chicken part of Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan – it’s very simple! Here’s how you make it:

Step 1: Lay down a sheet of parchment paper and put the chicken breast on top. Fold the parchment over top and then using the flat side of a meat tenderizer – lightly pound it to an even thickness.

Step 2: Set up your breading trays: Tray 1 – flour, Tray 2 – beaten eggs, Tray 3 – Italian Breadcrumbs/Parmesan Cheese/Salt.

Step 3: Dip chicken in each tray, coating all sides thoroughly and place in your air fryer

Step 4: Spritz with olive oil and Air Fry at 350 for 8 minutes

Step 5: Turn chicken, top with marinara and fresh mozzarella. Spritz again with olive oil and air fry an additional 6 minutes.

While the chicken is in the air fryer – get your pasta cooking and make a quick alfredo sauce. I’ve got all the instructions below. I love the combination of alfredo and marinara!

Can Chicken Parmesan be frozen?

Sure! I think it’s such a quick dish to make – I don’t typically but here’s a couple tips if you choose to freeze it:

You could make the chicken ahead of time – without the marinara and cheese topping – then put all the component together and freeze them (spaghetti, topped with chicken, marinara and cheese) – then when you’re ready to eat – bake it as a casserole dish.
I wouldn’t freeze the alfredo – just leave that out if you’re going to freeze for later. Dairy doesn’t thaw and reheat well.

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What to serve with Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is so delicious! I've been making it every week – and my dinner is ready in under 20 minutes! I've been so excited to share this with you – especially my jazzed up version with a little alfredo sauce too!

Course Entree

Cuisine Italian

Keyword air fryer, alfredo, chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 1542kcal

Cost $10

Equipment

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs beaten
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup marinara
1 ball fresh mozzarella
1/3 box spaghetti

Alfredo Sauce

6 tbsp butter
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

Place large pot of water on stove on high for pasta
Set up three shallow dishes. Place Tray 1: flour, Tray 2: beaten eggs Tray 3: Italian breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and salt
Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (place chicken breast on parchment – fold parchment over – pound lightly with flat side of meat tenderizer)
Coat chicken breasts in flour, then dip in egg and coat in breadcrumb mixture.
Place chicken in air fryer basket. Spritz with olive oil spray.
Place pasta in water and boil according to package directions
Cook on 350ºF for 8 minutes.
Turn chicken and spray with olive oil spray
Spread 1/4 cup marinara sauce on each and top with 2 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.
Cook on 350ºF for 5-6 minutes longer. (Temp check chicken to 160-165)
Drain the pasta and set aside.
Using a skillet or small sauce pan, SAUTE the butter and garlic in a saucepan on medium heat. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Add the flour to the butter and whisk until incorporated.
ADD the remaining ingredients (milk, cream, cheese) to pan and whisk frequently until the sauce begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
Split pasta between two bowls and top with 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce and then top with air fryer chicken parmesan and sprinkle with parmesan cheese

Notes

you can leave out the alfredo but i love the mix of alfredo and marinara
if you don’t have heavy cream – alternatively you can use one cup half and half instead of the milk/heavy cream split
if you don’t have Italian breadcrumbs you can add 1 tbsp italian seasoning to plain breadcrumbs

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