Grandma's Lebanese Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh green beans, break in half and remove stems
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup tomato sauce (I think grandma used Prego's Old World style)
• 1 cup water
• 1 vine ripened tomato, diced
• salt and pepper (don't skimp on the salt)

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium sized saucepan, saute the garlic and onions in olive oil until the onions become translucent.

2. 2

   Add the beans, cover, and allow them to steam in their own moisture for about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Add 1 cup water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Add salt and pepper to taste.