Stewed Green Beans And Tomatoes With Trahana Recipes

GREEN BEANS AND STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a microwave safe bowl, combine beans and stewed tomatoes, scallion and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Loosely cover bowl with plastic food storage wrap and microwave on high 5 minutes, stir and microwave on high 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and serve.

STEWED GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES WITH TRAHANA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a wide, covered skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for another 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes, sugar and salt to taste and cook, stirring often, until tomatoes have cooked down slightly, about 5 minutes. Add green beans and remaining oil and stir together for a minute, then add about 1 1/2 cups water, or enough to just cover the beans. Bring to a simmer, add more salt to taste, cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, until beans are very tender.
• Check water level and if necessary add water so that beans are covered. When it begins to simmer, stir in trahana and half the herbs. Cover and simmer, stirring often, until trahana is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in remaining herbs, add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Add lemon juice and more olive oil if desired. Serve hot or at room temperature (traditionally this is allowed to cool and served at room temperature).

GREEN BEANS STEWED WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Trim ends of beans;cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths.
• In a large saucepan cook beans in lightly salted water for about 3 minutes; drain well.
• In a large non stick skillet, heat oil and add onion, garlic and basil.
• Cook for 2 minutes or until softened.
• Add remaining ingredients, except beans, and cook for 3 minutes then add beans.
• Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until tender, stirring often.
• If necessary add more water to keep mixture moist.
• TO freeze: label and freeze in freezer bags or freezer containers for up to 4 months.
• To serve: defrost in fridge overnight and then reheat.
• Serve as a side dish or as a pasta sauce and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.