Braised Green Beans, Italian Style
serves four
NOTE: The beans
lose their bright green color but gain flavor from cooking in a
tomato sauce.
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped canned tomatoes
1 pound green beans, ends snapped off
Salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Heat oil in large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and simmer until juices thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.
2. Add green beans, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grindings of pepper to pan. Stir well, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender but still have some bite, about 20 minutes. Stir in parsley and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.