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The Romanian green beans stew in a black pan, on an outdoors pink table.

Romanian Green Beans Stew – Mâncărică de Fasole Verde

A light and healthy Romanian vegetable stew perfect as an easy summer lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Romanian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 250 gr green beans
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 small bunch dill
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Chop the onion, carrot, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
  • Trim the green beans and cut them in half.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté the onion, carrot, and bell pepper until softened.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Stir in the green beans and chopped tomatoes.
  • Fill the empty tomato can with water and add it to the pan.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer for 20–30 minutes, until the green beans are tender but still hold their shape.
  • Stir in the chopped dill just before serving.
  • Serve hot with crusty bread.