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Green Beans With Onions, Tomatoes And Mint (From Eating Low , 5-6/03) |
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| Category: | side dishes |
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| Source: | Joe George |
| Prep Time: | 30 minutes |
| Number of Servings: | makes 4-6 servings |
| Ingredients: | 1 pound fresh green beans 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1-1/2 cups canned, diced tomatoes 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
| Directions: | Wash the green beans and pick both ends. Cut them into 2 or 3 inch lengths. Heat the olive oil over high heat, in a large saute pan. Add the onions and saute them until they just begin to caramelize (3-4 minutes), add the garlic and saute another 2 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and mint; saute for 2 minutes while stirring. Add the diced tomatoes, water, lemon juice, and green beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pan and allow the beans to simmer until they are fully cooked (10-15 minutes). |
