Braised Green Beans- "ejotes Guisados"

EmilyStrikesAgain's Note:

Mexican green beans recipe from Zarela Martinez's "The Food and People of Oaxaca."

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb green beans, strings removed if necessary
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• black pepper

Directions:

1. Trim the beans and cut into 1-inch lengths; set aside.
2. Using a mortar and pestle or the flat of a heavy knife blade, mash the garlic to a paste with the salt. In a medium-large skillet, heat the oil until ripping over medium-high heat. Add the crushed garlic and the onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Add the beans and the chopped tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the orange and lime juice, stirring well to combine. Add the pepper and more salt if desired. Raise the heat to high and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is nearly evaporated, another 2-3 minutes.