Green Beans Braised with Tomatoes and Fresh Basil

Green beans are braised with tomatoes, garlic, and onion until tender and finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil in this easy vegetable side dish recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 169 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 large plum tomatoes, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.