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Roman-style braised green beans with tomatoes and Parmesan

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Roman-Style Braised Green Beans

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Serves: 4–8

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • Finely chopped fresh parsley, for serving
  • Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • Salt, to taste

Steps

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, for about 8 minutes, or until softened.
  2. 2Stir in tomatoes, garlic and paprika. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes soften.
  3. 3Stir in green beans and ¼ cup water. Season with salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender.
  4. 4Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Lori's note:

An elegant take on the everyday green bean.

Inspired by Curtis Stone.