Green Beans and Potatoes in Chunky Tomato Sauce

This Cooking Light side dish sounds and looks yummy. Notice that you peel the tomatoes before starting.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups  red potatoes, diced with skins on
• 1⁄2 cup celery (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup fresh cilantro or 1⁄4 cup  fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 3⁄4 lb plum tomato, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  ground red pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. Add garlic to pan; saute 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
3. Add potato, celery, salt, and beans; saute 1 minute.
4. Add 1/4 cup water; cover and cook 5 minutes.
5. Add cilantro or parsley, and tomatoes.
6. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 4 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in pepper.