Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Tomato

Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Tomato
Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Tomato

This delicious recipe is from Serving up the Harvest, by Andrea Chesman, a cookbook that is chock-full of great seasonal recipes.  It’s perfect for summer CSA shares that include abundant beans and tomatoes.  Serves 4.

Ingredients:
1 pound green or wax beans, trimmed
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
2 plum tomatoes or 1 slicing tomato, diced
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Procedure:

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and blanch until just barely tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beans, oregano and tomatoes. Cook until the beans are heated through, about 3 minutes longer.
  3. Season with lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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