Green Beans with Onion, Garlic & Tomato Recipe

Ingredients :

1.5 lbs

2

4 cloves

1 lb

2 teaspoons

1.5 teaspoons

1.2 cup

1/4 teaspoon

Fresh green beans

Medium onions, sliced thinly

Garlic, very finely diced

Red-ripe tomatoes

Olive oil

Salt

Water

Dried oregano (optional)

Freshly ground black pepper

1. Cut the stems off the beans and then cut them  into 1 inch length pieces.
2. Drop the tomatoes into a boiling water and boil for 15 seconds.
3. Remove to a bowl of ice water, then peel.
4. Chop the tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces.
5. Heat the oil in a non-stick wok and stir fry the garlic for 30 seconds or until golden.
6. Add in the onions and stir fry over medium heat for 2-3 minutes making sure that the garlic is not burnt.
7. Add the tomatoes, beans, salt, pepper, oregano and water. Then bring to a boil.
8. Cover, lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes before uncovering.
9. Increase the heat to reduce the liquid until it's thick.
10. Serve with steamed white rice for a complete meal.