GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND COTIJA

Green Beans with Tomatoes and Cotija image

Take green beans from ordinary to extraordinary in 20 minutes by topping them with tomatoes, cheese and almonds.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, if desired
1/3 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

In Dutch oven, place 2 cups water. Cover tightly; heat to boiling. Place green beans in steamer basket in Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain thoroughly.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, oregano and pepper flakes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and most of liquid is evaporated.
Spoon drained beans onto serving platter; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g