Green Beans Braised with Tomatoes and Fresh Basil

Directions

Ingredients :

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans

trimmed

2 large plum tomatoes

chopped

½ cup water

1 cup fresh basil leaves

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Methods :

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add green beans, tomatoes, and up to 1/2 cup water. Cook until beans and tomatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle basil, salt, and pepper on top.