Athenian Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 ounce)
• 3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs (any flavor)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced (1/2 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with juice

• 1 (7 1/2 ounce) package French style green beans, with toasted almonds, thawed

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375º. Combine feta cheese and bread crumbs; set aside. Remove almond packet from beans; set aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in oregano, red pepper and tomatoes. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in green beans; simmer 3 minutes longer.

3. 3

   Spoon into 1 1/2-quart casserole; sprinkle with feta topping and slivered almonds. Bake 10 minutes or until crust is browned and green beans are heated through.