Looking for a heart healthy side dish to go with your chicken, fish, or beef? These green beans with tomato and basil are amazing and taste great with just about everything!
Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients
1 lb green beans, ends snipped
1 onion, small, finely chopped
1 can (14 oz) tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 Tbs basil, fresh or 1/2 tsp dried
1 Tbs parsley, fresh or 1/2 tsp dried
1 Tbs olive oil, or other vegetable oil of your choice
Instructions
- Cook beans in a large saucepan of boiling water for 5 minutes; beans will still be crisp. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Set aside.
- In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add tomatoes, basil and parsley. Cook for 3 minutes to heat and combine flavors.
- Stir beans into pan and cook 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
