Green Beans with Cherry Tomato Marinara

By á-29897

This serves two hungry souls for dinner, or makes four lovely side-dish portions.

Ingredients

• 1 quart heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
• ◦2 cups of green beans
• ◦2 tablespoons of virgin olive oil
• ◦2 -3 cloves of garlic, chopped
• ◦1/2 large white onion, chopped
• ◦1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
• ◦1 giant handful of fresh basil leaves, ripped
• ◦1/2 cup filtered water
• ◦a few good pinches of sea salt, I prefer Aztec Sea Salt
• ◦coarse ground pepper, to taste

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from withfoodandlove.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet heat the olive oil on low. Add in the garlic + onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Add in the cherry tomatoes + oregano with a pinch of sea salt and pepper. Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Check in on the tomatoes and give them a stir occasionally.

While the tomatoes are simmering, prep your green beans. Snip the ends off and them cut the bean in half, lengthwise. The beans have a natural seem, it is easiest to run your knife along that.

After the tomatoes have simmered for a bit, add in the water, fresh basil and green beans. Turn heat up to medium, cover and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring once about half-way through. Your bean “pasta” will be al dente, feel free to cook a bit longer to reach your desired texture.

“Anyone can cook a hamburger, leave the vegetables to the professionals.” – Amanda Cohen