FAGIOLINI IN UMIDO: BRAISED BEANS

Fagiolini In Umido: Braised Beans image

Provided by Food Network

Time 37m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup/59 ml extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 dried chile peppers, crushed, optional
2 cups/500 ml plum tomatoes, peeled
Salt
1 1/4 pound/571 g string beans, tips trimmed

Steps:

Heat up the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and chile peppers, if using, and stir. Cook until the onions are translucent and soft. Then add the tomatoes and salt, to taste. With the back of a wooden spoon, break up the tomatoes into little chunks. Add the string beans to the pan, cover with lid and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve the dish hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 1 milligrams, Sodium 336 milligrams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 9 grams