Green Beans Braised with Tomatoes and Basil

Green Beans Braised with Tomatoes and Basil
Green Beans Braised with Tomatoes and Basil
Fagiolini in Umido Many versions of this simple, fresh, and flavorful contorno (vegetable side dish) are served in Italy. Lightly braising the green beans cooks them to a pleasingly crisp yet tender texture.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Italian Herb Tomato Vegetable Side Braise Low/No Sugar Wheat/Gluten-Free Basil Green Bean Summer Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
  • Carbohydrate 12 g(4%)
  • Fat 7 g(11%)
  • Fiber 4 g(16%)
  • Protein 3 g(6%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(5%)
  • Sodium 11 mg(0%)
  • Calories 113

Preparation Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion softens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add green beans, tomatoes, basil leaves, and 1/2 cup water. Cook until beans are crisp-tender, stirring and tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

Preparation Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion softens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add green beans, tomatoes, basil leaves, and 1/2 cup water. Cook until beans are crisp-tender, stirring and tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.