GREEN BEANS MEDITERRANEO

Ingredients:

• 2- 3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• water
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 T. minced garlic
• 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 T. Italian seasoning or ¼ cup finely chopped mixed fresh herbs
• ½ tsp. kosher salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper

Clean beans and set aside (can be done a day ahead.) Bring about 1 quart water to boil with kosher salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add beans and cook on medium heat until bright green and cooked through, but not soft. Keep beans crunchy (process should take about 6-8 minutes.) Drain beans.

In separate sauce pan, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic, tomatoes, seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Add the beans to the sauce, stir to incorporate and heat through, and serve at once. Serves 8-10.