Green Beans Braised with Tomatoes and Basil
By
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909
5
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.
Rating:
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Serves:
6
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
How to Make Green Beans Braised with Tomatoes and Basil
- 1Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- 2Add onion and garlic and saute until onion softens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- 3Add green beans, tomatoes, basil leaves, and 1/2 cup water.
- 4Cook until beans are crisp-tender, stirring and tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- 5Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 6Transfer to bowl and serve.
