Name: Flat Green Beans with Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 400 g Flat green beans or snow peas; 400g g Mutti Cherry Tomatoes; 1 Sprig Parsley; 1 Small White onion; 2 Cloves Garlic; 30 g Oil; 1 Spoon Paprika; 1 tsp Ground cumin; Salt; 1 Glass Vegetable Broth; 1 Sprinkle Chili pepper; 1 Handful Parsley

Ingredients

4 people

400 g Flat green beans or snow peas
400g g Mutti Cherry Tomatoes
1 Sprig Parsley
1 Small White onion
2 Cloves Garlic
30 g Oil
1 Spoon Paprika
1 tsp Ground cumin
Salt
1 Glass Vegetable Broth
1 Sprinkle Chili pepper
1 Handful Parsley

Made with

Cherry Tomatoes

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Method

1

Wash and dry the snow peas then remove the ends and strands and cut them into 3 parts.
2

Chop the onion and fry it in a pan with the oil and a cup of water. Once the water has evaporated, continue cooking until the onion is browned. Add the minced garlic and spices.
3

Add the Mutti Cherry Tomatoes to the pan, season with salt, and add a pinch of chili pepper. Cook them on a medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes
4

Add the snow peas and vegetable stock to the pan. Mix the ingredients well and cook with the lid on. It will take about 20 minutes over medium-low heat until the snow peas are soft.
5

Stir occasionally and, if necessary, add a little water or vegetable stock to prevent the ingredients from sticking to the pan.
6

When the snow peas are cooked, serve the dish hot with a sprinkling of parsley and a drizzle of raw oil.

What are Snow Peas?

Flat green beans, also known as Romano Beans or Snow Peas, are a variety of green beans with a delicate and crunchy flavor. Snow peas are a very versatile vegetable and are often used as a side dish or as an ingredient in salads, soups, and meat or fish dishes or in light and tasty vegetarian recipes. They are also a good source of fiber and vitamins such as vitamin C and vitamin K.

Tips and tricks for cooking Snow Peas

Here are some useful tips for cooking flat green beans:

To wash the green beans before preparation, it is recommended to place them in cold water, add a teaspoon of baking soda, soak them for 2/3 minutes, rinse them at least twice, and then let them drain.
To keep the snow peas fresh, they should be eaten as soon as possible after purchase. If you want to keep them for a few days, you can wrap them in a plastic bag and place them in the refrigerator.
Before cooking snow peas, it is best to cut the ends or take off any side filaments, to remove any fibrous parts even after cooking.
Snow peas can be cooked in various ways: boiled, sautéed in a pan, baked or grilled. Cooking time varies depending on the recipe, but in general, it is important to avoid cooking them for too long to maintain their natural crunchiness. You will know they are cooked when you can prick them with a fork.
Snow peas pair well with tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, spices like chili peppers, and herbs like oregano or parsley.
As an alternative to paprika -used in this recipe- you can garnish the dish with basil leaves or add a sprinkling of black pepper a few minutes before the end of cooking..
For an extra kick of flavor and crunch, you can add chopped walnuts, sesame seeds, or bacon to the snow peas while cooking.”