Fresh Stewed Tomatoes and Green Beans
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Serves: 4
 
So old-fashioned and delicious! Garden fresh tomatoes and green beans are simmered with onion, garlic, basil, oregano and wine or chicken broth until perfectly cooked and the flavors are married! This is worth a trip to the farm stand, use fresh herbs also if you can!
Ingredients
  • 2 tsp of oil or butter
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 cups of fresh chopped tomatoes
  • 12 oz of fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tsp of kosher salt
  • ½ tsp of pepper
  • 1 tsp of sugar
  • 2 Tbs of freshly chopped basil
  • 2 Tbs of oregano leaves
  • ¼ cup of chicken stock, red wine, white wine, or water
  • ¼ cup of chopped parsley for serving - optional
Instructions
  1. Add 2 tsp of oil or butter to a large heavy pot, add in the onion and cook for 3 - 4 munutes until it begins to soften, then add the garlic and saute 1 minute.
  2. Now, add in the green beans, tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, basil, oregano, and wine, stir until well combined.
  3. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, uncover and cook another 10 - 15 minutes until most of the moisture is absorbed and the beans are tender, taste and add more salt if needed. Sprinkle in fresh parsley and serve!
Recipe by Cabin In The Woods at https://cabininthewoodsblog.com/fresh-stewed-tomatoes-and-green-beans/