Green Beans with Tomatoes

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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.