Green Beans Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Wash and trim the green beans by snapping off the ends. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Sauté the Aromatics

   In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the Tomatoes

   Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) into the saucepan. Stir well to combine with the onion and garlic.

4. 4

   Season the Sauce

   Add salt, black pepper, dried basil, and sugar to the tomato mixture. Stir to incorporate the seasonings.

5. 5

   Simmer the Green Beans

   Add the trimmed green beans to the saucepan. Stir well to coat the beans in the tomato sauce. Cover the saucepan and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the green beans are tender but still crisp.

6. 6

   Serve

   Once the green beans are cooked to your liking, remove from heat and serve warm as a delicious side dish.