Green Beans with Tomatoes

Chippie's Note:

Fresh Tomatoes are the key to this delicious side dish. Easy and tasty, even passed the 10 year olds picky taste buds.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb fresh green beans, washed and snap of tips
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 roma tomatoes or 3 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• salt & pepper
• 5 -6 leaves fresh basil, torn into small pieces

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large frying pan with a cover.
2. Add the onion slices and cook until just soft (5-6 minutes).
3. Add the tomatoes and cook about 6- 8 minutes until soft.
4. Stir in the water and season with Salt& Pepper.
5. Stir in the beans and coat them with the sauce.
6. Cover and cook over moderate heat for approx.
7. 15-20 minutes.
8. Stir occasionally, and add more water if sauce dries out.
9. Serve hot or cold.

Reviews

[Tappie]

Not bad, the first time I made it, but the next time I made it I added a cup of mild salsa to the mix and it sure did liven it up

[Miss Annie]

An excellent summer dish. The fresh tomatoes are the key ingredients, and the red onion adds a pleasing touch to the overall dish. The colors are lovely together. An absolute delight. Thanks Chippie for posting your recipe. It will definately be used again.

[Derf]

Nice green beans, good combination of ingredients. The fresh basil leaves were not in the instructions, to say when to add them, so I added them near the end of cooking, they really didn't add to the taste, so perhaps I should have added them at the begining so the taste would get cooked in. They were quite mild and I think next time I would add some spices to give them a little kick. Thanks for sharing.