Braised Long Beans With Tomatoes Garlic And Mint Recipes

BRAISED LONG BEANS WITH TOMATOES, GARLIC, AND MINT

Steps:

• In a large sauté pan, add 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Set over medium heat and cook, stirring, until garlic is lightly golden, about 4 minutes. 2 Add long beans and raise heat to high. Cook, stirring, until beans are bright green and beginning to sear, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 3 Add tomatoes to pan. Add 1/2 cup water to empty tomato can, swish it around to pick up any extra tomato juices and pulp, and add to the pan. Bring to a simmer. Lower heat to maintain simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender throughout and tomato has reduced to a thick sauce, about 30 minutes. Add more water, if necessary, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent tomatoes from scorching during cooking. Stir in mint and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm. Alternatively, chill in refrigerator, then serve chilled or at room temperature, or rewarm before serving.

GREEK GREEN BEANS BRAISED WITH MINT AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine olive oil and margarine in a non-reactive pan; heat through (can adjust oil/margarine ratio to personal preference, just have 3 Tbsp total).
• Add tomato juice or sauce, green beans, parsley and enough water to almost cover.
• Tuck the potato slices in between, partially cover pan with lid, and simmer for 25 minutes.
• Stir and season with salt, pepper, and 2 Tbsp chopped mint.
• Cook uncovered until green beans and potatoes are fork tender, about 10 more minutes.
• If the sauce has not thickened, pour it into a small pan, and reduce to one cup, then combine with the beans and potatoes in a warm serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with a little additional fresh mint and serve warm.