Flat beans with tomato
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Energy Kcal 90
- Carbohydrates g 5.1
- of which sugars g 5.1
- Protein g 2.9
- Fats g 6.5
- of which saturated fat g 0.95
- Fiber g 3.7
- Sodium mg 301
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 20 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Piattoni al pomodoro is one of those dishes that feels like spring right there on your plate. Really. These flat green beans with tomatoes come in a stunning bright green, and here's the thing—they stay crunchy even after cooking. Across Italy, people just cannot wait to whip this up when the first piattoni hit the market. Fresh veggies? Can't go wrong.
The sauce? It is beautifully simple—ripe tomatoes, a touch of garlic, maybe some onion, and you let it simmer until everything's tender and the flavors meld. This Italian green beans recipe is a must for anyone wanting food that's healthy, moist, and fuss-free. The green pods have this natural sweetness that totally shines against the sauce, capturing the season's essence with every bite.
And listen, some folks like swapping in green beans (fagiolini) for piattoni. Works great. But the wide, crisp Romano beans give this Romano beans with tomato sauce its unique charm. You know, in Italian homes, you'll find it alongside roast chicken, grilled fish, or even as part of a larger meal with other traditional Italian side dishes. No fancy techniques required—just really fresh veggies and a gentle touch with the sauce. The colors pop, it's fresh and inviting, which is great at family tables, especially during spring and summer.
Plus, it fits perfectly with Mediterranean green bean recipes—light, wholesome, all about the veggies. Enjoying piattoni al pomodoro brings a taste of the Italian countryside right to your home. Seriously good. Simple ingredients, season shines. When it all becomes tender and the sauce soaks in, you know you’ve got a side dish that really really highlights what's in season right now. It’s the kind of dish that makes you appreciate how a few simple ingredients can create something super special and delicious. For sure.
- INGREDIENTS
- Flat beans 0.9 lb (400 g)
- Cluster tomatoes 2 - ripe and firm
- Red onions ½
- Tomato purée 0.3 cup (70 g)
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
How to prepare Flat beans with tomato
To prepare flat beans with tomato, cut a cross at the base of the tomatoes with a knife 1, then blanch them in hot water for about 1 minute 2. Drain them 3
and cool them by immersing them in a bowl of cold water 4. Wash the flat beans under running water 5, then trim them 6
and cut them into diamond shapes 7. Retrieve the tomatoes and peel them by pulling the skin where the incisions were made 8. Cut the tomatoes into wedges 9
and remove the internal part with the seeds 10. Clean and slice the red onion 11, heat the oil in a pan 12,
add the onion 13, let it stew over low heat for 5 minutes, then add the tomatoes 14, let them flavor for a couple of minutes, then add the flat beans 15.
Add a little hot water, about 2 ladles 16, salt 17 and pepper, cover with the lid 18
Cook the flat beans for about 10 minutes, then add the tomato purée 19 and continue cooking for about 5 minutes or as long as needed to thicken the sauce 20. Serve your flat beans with tomato hot, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil 21!