⏱ 20 min total

Sautéed Balsamic Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Sautéed Balsamic Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tbsp Olive oil; 4 oz Green beans; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ½ cup cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes; ¼ tsp, ground Basil; ½ tbsp Balsamic vinegar

Per 1 serving · 200 g · 7 ingredients

Calories

4%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.9g
12% of calories
Carbs
12g
52% of calories
Fat
3.8g
36% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sautéed Balsamic Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes (200 g) has 86 calories, with 2.9 g of protein, 12 g of carbohydrates and 3.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (27% DV), Vitamin K (25% DV) and iron (22% DV).

Per 100 g

43cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.4g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.1g

6.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C27%
Vitamin K25%
Iron22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber15%
Thiamine10%
Riboflavin (B2)11%
Vitamin B617%
Folate (B9)12%
Magnesium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
2
Add the trimmed green beans and sauté, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and blister in spots, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes start to soften and release juices, about 4–5 minutes.
4
Sprinkle in the dried basil and toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
5
Drizzle in the balsamic vinegar and cook, stirring, until slightly reduced and glossy, 2–3 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
6
Remove from heat and serve warm.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (200 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	71 μg	8%
Vitamin C	24 mg	27%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	9%
Vitamin K	30 μg	25%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	10%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	11%
Niacin	1 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	17%
Folate (B9)	50 μg	12%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	23 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	60 mg	6%
Iron	2 mg	22%
Potassium	434 mg	9%
Magnesium	40 mg	10%
Phosphorus	63 mg	9%
Zinc	0.4 mg	4%
Copper	0.1 mg	13%
Manganese	0.4 mg	17%
Selenium	1 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	154 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.4 g	—
Beta carotene	766 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	23 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	1,918 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 86 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

16min
Walking (3.5 mph)
10min
Cycling (moderate)
7min
Running (6 mph)
12min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sautéed Balsamic Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes?

One serving of Sautéed Balsamic Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes (1 serving) has 86 calories, which works out to 43 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Sautéed Balsamic Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Sautéed Balsamic Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sautéed Balsamic Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes?

51 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Sautéed Balsamic Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes?

6.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (200 g)

Calories86

% Daily Value*

Total fat 3.8g	5%
Saturated fat 0.5g	3%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 51mg	2%
Total carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary fiber 4.1g	15%
Total sugars 6.9g
Protein 2.9g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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