Quick, cool dinners: Green bean one‑pot recipe for hot days

Cooking can feel like a nightmare when the heat is pouring from the sky. Opting for nutritious one-pot dishes can make things easier. The more burners you have on, the hotter it gets, but that's not the only reason to try this dish. It's delicious and full of seasonal vegetables.

In the summer, the less time you spend by a hot stove, the better. Since the heat won't leave us anytime soon, here's a recipe for a one-pot meal. You can cook the green beans in advance. I assure you, the whole family will be full and happy.

Soup, potatoes, and cutlets make a good dinner, but preparing them requires heating several burners. It's best to avoid that during the summer. That's why one-pot meal recipes can be priceless. If you're looking for ideas and like green beans, I've got something for you. Don't worry about not getting full because this dish includes meat.

A dinner without potatoes? Even if you have a traditional meal approach, it's worth trying this change. After a dish based on green beans, you won't be thinking about eating for a long time. This seasonal vegetable is packed with protein and fiber, so you'll feel full for a long while.

Legumes also contain plenty of folic acid and vitamins. Additionally, green beans are low in calories, making them perfect for light meals, especially salads. However, when you add meat and a few other ingredients, they become the base of a delicious one-pot dish.

Ingredients:

              
• 28 oz of green beans (yellow or mixed)
• 18 oz of ground pork and beef
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 14 oz of chopped tomatoes (without skin)
• Grated yellow cheese to taste
• Salt, pepper, sweet paprika, and basil to taste
• Oil for frying

How to prepare:

          
1. Clean the green beans, trim the ends, cut them into smaller pieces, and cook al dente in salted boiling water.
2. Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel the garlic and press it. Sauté them in well-heated oil.
3. Add the meat to the vegetables. Season to taste, fry, and stir frequently.
4. When the water evaporates, add the tomatoes and simmer for a while with the lid on.
5. Then add the cooked green beans and mix thoroughly.
6. Before serving, sprinkle the dish with grated yellow cheese and finely chopped basil.