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    Green Bean Stew with Leftover Chicken

    Published: Sep 11, 2021 · Modified: Apr 6, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Green Bean Stew with Leftover Chicken, a hearty 30-minute meal that goes down well with the whole family. It uses fresh vegetables for a nutritious touch, and chicken to make it more filling. A favourite recipe with my little girls, this is the one dish that never fails to impress.

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    This may be a simple Romanian recipe, but it's too good not to share it. Sometimes, the simplest ingredients create the best food. Budget-friendly, this stew can be made with whatever other ingredients you have around. Stews are usually the way to go when you need to clear the fridge, as there is rarely the case of ingredients not quite working together.

    Since my older daughter likes soups of any kind, I called this a green bean soup for her, and it has been her favourite recipe ever since she was a toddler. It could, by all means, become a soup if the amount of stock/broth is increased, but I quite like it as a stew that has just the right amount of liquid and enough veggies to make it filling and hearty.

    In Romania we love green beans, either in soups or stews, or sauteed with lots of garlic, and this recipe Last-Minute Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic makes the best starter for your Thanksgiving dinner menu. Or any other occasion throughout the year.

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    • HOW TO MAKE GREEN BEAN STEW WITH LEFTOVER CHICKEN
    • EASY SWAPS
    • WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVER GREEN BEANS
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    HOW TO MAKE GREEN BEAN STEW WITH LEFTOVER CHICKEN

    This recipe can be a life-saver on a busy day when time is short, but you still want a healthy and comforting meal. And with back to school time in full swing, there is nothing better than coming up with a quick recipe to make everybody happy.

    • in a large pan, heat up the oil and fry the onion on a low to medium heat until soften and golden
    • add the chopped garlic, green beans and carrots
    • pour over the stock/broth, place a lid on and leave to cook for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender
    • add the tomato puree and shredded chicken and cook for a further 5 minutes
    • season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh dill and parsley
    • serve hot
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    EASY SWAPS

    An easy recipe that goes down a treat with us, and certainly a sample recipe for us Romanians. It has been one of my favourite dishes too every since I was a little girl, and my mum was cooking it from scratch with vegetables from her own garden.

    Fresh green beans can be swapped for frozen ones which can easily be found in the frozen vegetable section in any larger supermarket. They are as nutritious as the fresh ones, and don't cook for much longer than the fresh ones.

    I usually add only carrots to the mix, but any other vegetables can be added, peas, peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, mixed frozen vegetables, and so on. The leftover chicken can be swapped for any other leftover meat such as leftover beef, pork, or any plant-based meat substitutes.

    WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVER GREEN BEANS

    Green beans are particularly popular at Thanksgiving, and if you happen to have any leftover green beans, this stew is the recipe you need.

    Since the green beans would be already cooked, add them to the pan once the onion is ready, and we only need half of the amount of broth. Leave them to cook for 5 minutes, and finish the dish the same way. And job done!

    The recipe is pretty similar to my Chicken and Green Pea Stew, another delicious Romanian recipe that my family can't have enough of. Do give them a go, they are as delicious as they are easy to make.

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    5 from 2 votes
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    Green Bean Stew with Leftover Chicken
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    25 mins
     

    Green Bean Stew with Leftover Chicken, a hearty 30-minute meal that goes down well with the whole family. It uses fresh vegetables for a nutritious touch, and chicken to make it more filling. A favourite recipe with my little girls, this is the one dish that never fails to impress.

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Romanian
    Keyword: green bean recipes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 180 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 3 cups green beans (trimmed and cut into about 3-4 cm length)
    • 1 carrot
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • 1 onion
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 2 cups chicken stock/both
    • 1 cup shredded leftover chicken
    • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
    Instructions
    1. In a large pan, heat up the oil, and fry the peeled and chopped onion on a low to medium heat until golden.

    2. Add the green beans, chopped carrot and garlic, and give it a stir.

    3. Pour over the stock, place a lid on, and leave to cook for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

    4. Add the tomato puree, shredded leftover chicken, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with freshly chopped dill and parsley.

    5. Serve hot.

    Nutrition Facts
    Green Bean Stew with Leftover Chicken
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 180 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Saturated Fat 7g35%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Cholesterol 14mg5%
    Sodium 490mg20%
    Potassium 446mg13%
    Carbohydrates 15g5%
    Fiber 3g12%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 8g16%
    Vitamin A 3253IU65%
    Vitamin C 16mg19%
    Calcium 53mg5%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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