Green Beans In Olive Oil

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed, washed, drained, and cut into thirds
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 cup water (or more)

Recipe

• 1 place onions and tomatoes in a saucepan. sprinkle with salt and stir gently. add green beans, olive oil and sugar; stir. cover and cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until beans are softened. once the liquid has been absorbed, stir fry a couple of minutes. add 1/2 cup water, cover, and simmer 40 minutes until beans are tender. the beans will be moist, but not watery.
• 2 serve cold or room temperature.