Greek-Style Green Beans with Tomato

If you got the yearning for a Greek inspired green bean dish…check this one out.

As always, it is simple to make and uses common ingredients most likely in your pantry.

While the recipe calls for the green beans to be boiled, as a quick step you can microwave. The new disposable steamer bags are awesome. I have had a ton of success with these steamer bags - they are inexpensive, save time, lessen the mess and you get proper cooked veggies every time. You can find these steamer bags in the local grocery store where zip lock bags and foil are sold.

Depending on the ripeness and richness of your tomato, you may opt to omit the tomato puree as to not overpower the dish with tomato flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1 onion, chopped or thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 3/4 cup tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1/2 cup vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
• Lemon wedges, for garnish

Process:

1. Drop green beans into a large pot of salted water and cook until firm-tender or al dente
   
   
2. Drain the green beans and refresh in ice water
   
   
3. Drain the green beans again and set aside
   
   
4. In a large sauté pan, bring stock to a boil
   
   
5. Add the onions and simmer, covered, until tender and translucent (about 10 mins)
   
   
6. Add the garlic, oregano, and tomato puree and simmer about 5 minutes
   
   
7. Add the green beans and simmer until tender and some of the sauce is absorbed (about 5
   to 7 mins)
   
   
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste
   
   
9. Serve with lemon wedges as a garnish