Spanish Green Beans and Tomatoes

Description

A traditional Spanish side dish that I’ve served on holidays for many years. But it’s a simple, tasty dish anytime!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 3 cups canned diced tomatoes with their juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant
  2. about 2 minutes. Reduce heat if garlic begins to brown. Add green beans
  3. then continue to cook and stir until bright green but not quite tender
  4. about 4 minutes.
  5. Mix in tomatoes
  6. lemon juice and pine nuts
  7. and season with chives
  8. bay leaf
  9. salt and pepper. Bring to a boil
  10. stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer gently uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 6

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