Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 plum tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Directions:
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
Add oil; heat until hot.
Add whole tomatoes; cook until lightly browned on all sides.
Remove tomatoes from skillet; set aside.
Reduce heat to medium.
Add garlic to skillet; cook and stir until golden brown, watching carefully so garlic doesn’t burn.
Add beans and water; bring to a boil.
Cover; cook about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, coarsely chop tomatoes.
Add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; mix well.
Return chopped tomatoes to skillet; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 30 min.