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GREEN BEANS BRAISED WITH TOMATOES AND FRESH BASIL



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Green beans are braised with tomatoes, garlic, and onion until tender and finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil in this easy vegetable side dish recipe.

Provided by mike

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 large plum tomatoes, chopped
½ cup water
1 cup fresh basil leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add green beans, tomatoes, and up to 1/2 cup water. Cook until beans and tomatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle basil, salt, and pepper on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 53.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

BRAISED FRESH GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Braised Fresh Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jean R

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 lb green beans, ends trimmed
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large enough skillet to hold the beans until the oil begins to shimmer.
  • Add the shallot and cook until golden, about five minutes.
  • Add the breans and broth. Cover and simmer on low heat until beans are just tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Serve with thyme sprinkled on top.

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