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Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups green beans (about 1 pound, ends snipped)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 3 tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can low-sodium tomatoes drained)

  • 1 tablespoon basil (fresh or ½ teaspoon dried)

  • 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh or ½ teaspoon dried)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook green beans in a large saucepan of boiling water for 5 minutes; beans will still be crisp.

  2. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Set aside.

  3. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 2-3 minutes until softened.

  4. Add tomatoes, basil and parsley. Cook 3 minutes to heat and combine the flavors.

  5. Stir beans into pan and cook 5 to 6 minutes.

  6. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Adapted from myplate.gov

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