Italian Green Beans

This recipe is adapted from "Holiday Recipes with a Vegetarian Twist."

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound tomatoes, chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon fresh basil, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• Dash of ground pepper

Instructions

1. Break or cut green beans into bite-sized pieces. Steam until tender.
2. Immerse in cold water, drain and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet and add the tomatoes and garlic. Simmer over medium heat about 5-8 minutes.
4. Add beans and basil and cook 5-8 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Optional: sprinkle slivered almonds, Parmesan cheese or non-dairy substitute on top of each serving. Enjoy!

Yields 6 servings

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