Italian Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 plum tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Heat large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.

2. 2

   Add oil; heat until hot.

3. 3

   Add whole tomatoes; cook until lightly browned on all sides.

4. 4

   Remove tomatoes from skillet; set aside.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium.

6. 6

   Add garlic to skillet; cook and stir until golden brown, watching carefully so garlic doesn't burn.

7. 7

   Add beans and water; bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Cover; cook about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Meanwhile, coarsely chop tomatoes.

10. 10

    Add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; mix well.

11. 11

    Return chopped tomatoes to skillet; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.