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    February 18, 2016

    Mediterranean Green Beans

    Mediterranean Green Beans

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    Mediterranean Green Beans
    Serves 8
    Prep time 10 minutes
    Cook time 25 minutes
    Total time 35 minutes
    Meal type Appetizer, Side Dish
    From magazine Cook's Illustrated
    A rich tomato sauce livens up these green beans. Perfect as a healthy side dish or appetizer. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    Ingredients

    • ¼ Cup olive oil
    • ½ Medium onion, finely diced
    • 4 Cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 Cups water
    • ½ Teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ Teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1-½ Pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
    • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes (I prefer petite diced)
    • 1 Teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ Teaspoon pepper

    Note

    This recipe for Mediterranean green beans is slightly adapted from one I found on Cook's Illustrated.  The baking soda will help to tenderize the green beans.  My big tip would be to make sure the green beans don't overcook -- they are finished once they reach the firm/tender stage.

    Enjoy! - The Recipe Wench

    Directions

    Step 1
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet (or Dutch oven) over medium-high heat
    Saute onions for about 2-3 minutes
    Add garlic and continue cooking for another minute
    Add water, baking soda, cayenne pepper and green beans
    Bring to a simmer and cook for about 6 minutes
    Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, salt and pepper
    Cover and cook over low heat until green beans are fork-tender (start checking after 10 minutes)

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