GREEN BEANS STEWED WITH TOMATOES

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Posted as a request for vegetarian OAMC recipes. Adapted from "The Best Freezer Cookbook" by J. Main

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb green beans (can also use fennel, asparagus or broccoli instead)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 ripe tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Trim ends of beans;cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths.
  • In a large saucepan cook beans in lightly salted water for about 3 minutes; drain well.
  • In a large non stick skillet, heat oil and add onion, garlic and basil.
  • Cook for 2 minutes or until softened.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except beans, and cook for 3 minutes then add beans.
  • Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until tender, stirring often.
  • If necessary add more water to keep mixture moist.
  • TO freeze: label and freeze in freezer bags or freezer containers for up to 4 months.
  • To serve: defrost in fridge overnight and then reheat.
  • Serve as a side dish or as a pasta sauce and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.6, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 156.4, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 5, Sugar 4, Protein 2.9

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