Green Beans with Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans
- 1 large ripe tomato, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and cut into julienne strips
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 pods of okra (optional) or one white potato cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Wash green beans and trim stem end, set aside. Wash core and chop tomato, no need to remove skin. Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan. Add onions and sauté for 1 minute Add garlic and tomatoes, continue to cook for one minute. Add green beans, toss, add okra or potato, season with salt and pepper. Add in a cup of water, cover quickly and simmer for 10 minutes or until potato is tender. Check potato by pricking with a fork. Serve hot.
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