Green Beans Braised with Tomatoes and Basil

Name: Green Beans Braised with Tomatoes and Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 c white onion, finely chopped; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed; 2 large plum tomatoes, finely chopped (about 1 cup); 1 c fresh basil leaves, packed; 1/2 c water

Green Beans Braised With Tomatoes And Basil Recipe

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909

Many versions of this simple, fresh, and flavorful contorno (vegetable side dish) are served in Italy. Lightly braising the green beans cooks them to a pleasingly crisp yet tender texture.

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

3 Tbsp

extra virgin olive oil
1 c

white onion, finely chopped
2 clove

garlic, minced
1 1/2 lb

green beans, trimmed
2 large

plum tomatoes, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 c

fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 c

water
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How to Make Green Beans Braised with Tomatoes and Basil

Step-by-Step

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic and saute until onion softens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Add green beans, tomatoes, basil leaves, and 1/2 cup water.
Cook until beans are crisp-tender, stirring and tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer to bowl and serve.