Italian Wide Green Beans and Tomatoes
Ingredients 1 lb Italian wide green beans (28 oz can is okay) 2 T olive oil 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced 3 medium tomatoes, cubed 1" 1/4 t pepper 6-8 basil leaves, chiffonaded (roll up and slice in 2 mm slices) or 1 t dried basil leaves Instructions If using raw green beans, blanch them with salt. Sautee olive oil and garlic. Add tomatoes, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook until they release liquid and soften. Add beans. Cook to taste. Add basil last and cook briefly.