green beans braised with tomatoes and basil
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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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yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For green beans braised with tomatoes and basil
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3 Tbspextra virgin olive oil
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1 cwhite onion, finely chopped
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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1 1/2 lbgreen beans, trimmed
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2 lgplum tomatoes, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
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1 cfresh basil leaves, packed
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1/2 cwater
How To Make green beans braised with tomatoes and basil
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1Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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2Add onion and garlic and saute until onion softens slightly, about 5 minutes.
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3Add green beans, tomatoes, basil leaves, and 1/2 cup water.
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4Cook until beans are crisp-tender, stirring and tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
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5Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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6Transfer to bowl and serve.
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