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
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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 largeplum 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
- 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.
