Green Beans with Tomato

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Green Beans with Tomato, Onion, and Mint
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

Inspired by Mary Laird's "Lebanese Mountain Cookery"

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Author: Jayne
Ingredients
  • 6-8 servings
  • 1 lb. fresh green beans trimmed and cut in half
  • 1 c slivered Spanish onions
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 6-8 fresh tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ c fresh minced parsley
  • ½ c fresh minced mint.
Instructions

  1. Sauté the onions in olive oil five minutes. Add the garlic and green beans. Sauté five minutes more. Add tomatoes and salt. Cover and continue to simmer over low heat until beans are tender. (about 10 minutes). Allow the mixture to cool before adding parsley and mint.

  2. Serve at room temperature.