GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND FETA

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Not your usual green beans, but so great and easy. I had these as a side at a restaurant in Atlanta and have re-created this version.

Provided by alijen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, prepare an ice bath for cooling the beans.
  • Cook the beans in salted boiling water, about 6 minutes, until crisp, but tender.
  • Drain the beans, then cool in the ice bath.
  • Drain and put the beans in a serving dish.
  • Add the feta cheese to the cooled beans.
  • Heat the olive oil and add the garlic, about 60 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Remove form heat and add the tomatoes, olives, lemon juice, and oregano.
  • Toss this mixture.
  • Pour over green beans and feta and stir gently to combine.

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