Venetian Green Beans with Tomatoes Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Green beans1 pound
 Olive oil1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, or 2 cups canned plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), minced
 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
 Dried oregano1 Tablespoon, crushed
 Snipped parsley1 Tablespoon
 Ground pepper1 To taste
 Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoon, grated
 Salt To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Wash the beans thoroughly.

MAKING
2. Take a 2-quart saucepan and add water in small amount, cover and cook beans for 7 to 9 minutes or till it turns barely tender.
3. Drain excessive water.
4. Take a 10-inch skillet, add olive oil and heat it.
5. Stir in drained beans and toss thoroughly to coat.
6. Mix garlic, oregano, tomatoes, parsley and basil and boil rapidly for about a minute for evaporating the juice.
7. Slow down the heat to low and cook for about 5 to 10 minutes till beans become tender.

SERVING
8. Add salt and pepper and cheese and serve chilled or warm.
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