GREEN BEANS WITH A KICK

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I love a little heat and wanted a side with my meatloaf, so these green beans came to be with onion, garlic, and tomatoes with green chiles.

Provided by Wanda Parker Davenport

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or more to taste
¼ onion, grated
salt to taste
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
¼ cup chicken broth
1 clove elephant garlic, grated

Steps:

Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add onion and a sprinkle of salt; saute until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green beans, tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, and garlic. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer until only 2 to 3 tablespoons of liquid remain, up to 15 minutes. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 399.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g