green beans braised with tomatoes and basil

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

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Nov 1, 2015

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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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup white onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 large plum tomatoes, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 cup water

How To Make green beans braised with tomatoes and basil

Step 1

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add onion and garlic and saute until onion softens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Step 3

Add green beans, tomatoes, basil leaves, and 1/2 cup water.
Step 4

Cook until beans are crisp-tender, stirring and tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Step 5

Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 6

Transfer to bowl and serve.
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