String Beans

By MarieR

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (14.5-ounces) diced tomatoes
• kosher salt to taste
• pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon oregano, fresh, finely chopped (or i teaspoon dry oregano)
• 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dry parsley)
• 1 pound green beans, fresh, trimmed*
• 1 cup water
• Feta cheese, crumbled optional

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

( *If using fresh frozen green beans, I blanch them first)

In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft and clear, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook briefly until soft and golden brown. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, and about 1 cup water. Stir in the green beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until beans are just tender, about 12 minutes or until as tender as you like your beans. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
No cheese for me on my green beans but - - -If you choose to use the cheese: spoon the beans onto a warm platter and top with the feta cheese.