BRAISED LONG BEANS WITH TOMATOES, GARLIC, AND MINT

BRAISED LONG BEANS WITH TOMATOES, GARLIC, AND MINT image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

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6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 medium cloves garlic, sliced
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 pound long beans, ends trimmed, beans cut into 5-inch lengths (see note above)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes with juices, crushed by hand
2 tablespoons packed chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

In a large sautÃ© pan, add 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Set over medium heat and cook, stirring, until garlic is lightly golden, about 4 minutes. 2 Add long beans and raise heat to high. Cook, stirring, until beans are bright green and beginning to sear, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 3 Add tomatoes to pan. Add 1/2 cup water to empty tomato can, swish it around to pick up any extra tomato juices and pulp, and add to the pan. Bring to a simmer. Lower heat to maintain simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender throughout and tomato has reduced to a thick sauce, about 30 minutes. Add more water, if necessary, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent tomatoes from scorching during cooking. Stir in mint and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm. Alternatively, chill in refrigerator, then serve chilled or at room temperature, or rewarm before serving.