Greek Green Beans

I’ve most certainly been on a green bean kick lately.  It’s been my go to veggie for the past month.  While my adaptation of this recipe requires a little more work than the last two (Lemon Roasted and Parmesan Roasted), the flavors are equally delicious.  I especially liked the combination of feta and tomatoes with the beans.  The dish had great color too.  It paired perfectly with my Greek Turkey Burgers.

Start by bringing a small pot of water to a boil…

• Add a 12 ounce bag of green beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Drain the beans and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.  Set aside.

• Slice ½ an onion and mince up a couple of cloves of garlic.

• Heat some EVOO in a skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add the onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.

• Add the garlic and stir.

• Cook for 1 minute, then add a small can of diced tomatoes.
• Season with just a little sugar and some s&p.

• Stir to combine.

• Add the green beans to the tomato mixture.

• Stir again and let simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.

• After 10 minutes, increase the heat to reduce the sauce.

• Squeeze in the juice from ½ a lemon.

• Remove from the heat.

• Sprinkle a little feta on top.

Enjoy!

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Greek Green Beans (serves 4)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 bag green beans (12 oz.)
• 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½ onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small can diced tomatoes
• ¼ teaspoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• juice from ½ lemon
• ¼ cup crumbled feta with Mediterranean herbs

DIRECTIONS:

• Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
• Add the green beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain the beans and run under cold water.  Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and stir.
• Cook for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Stir to combine and add the green beans.
• Stir again and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes, increase the heat to reduce the sauce.
• Squeeze in the lemon juice.
• Remove from the heat and add the feta.

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