Hot appetizer of yellow and green green beans with tomatoes and lemon
4 servings
30 minutes
This hot appetizer with yellow and green string beans, tomatoes, and lemon is the embodiment of Mediterranean cuisine, where fresh ingredients harmoniously blend. The beans, carefully blanched to crispy tenderness, combine with aromatic garlic, spicy red pepper flakes, and rich notes of white wine. Tomatoes add a slight tang to the dish, while the finishing touch—fresh lemon juice—makes the flavor bright and refreshing. This dish is perfect as a standalone appetizer or side dish, beautifully complementing fish, meat, or pasta. The ease of preparation and richness of flavors make it a popular choice for warm evenings with a glass of white wine and friendly conversations.
1
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Using a slotted spoon, lower the tomatoes into the water and leave for 1 minute. Quickly transfer them to ice water, while keeping the water in the pot boiling. Peel the tomatoes.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
2
Meanwhile, trim the ends of the yellow beans and cut them in half. Drop into boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, transfer to ice or rinse under cold water, and dry well.
- Yellow green beans: 230 g
3
Repeat the same with green beans, but cook them for only 1 minute.
- Green beans: 230 g
4
Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes and peeled tomatoes. Break them into pieces with a wooden spoon and cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in the wine and cook for another minute.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Red pepper flakes: pinch
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Dry white wine: 3 tablespoons
5
Put the beans in tomato sauce and mix well until heated. Add salt and pepper.
- Yellow green beans: 230 g
- Green beans: 230 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
6
Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with lemon juice. Serve immediately.
- Lemon: 1 piece