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Stewed Green Beans with Tomatoes

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Ingredients
  

Green Beans

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups green beans trimmed
  • ½ cup marinara
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • salt as needed

Basic Marinara

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ medium onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

Green Beans

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the olive oil is hot, add the vegetables to the skillet.
  • Stir the veggies for about 3 minutes until they are slightly soft and browned at the edges. Add the marinara, stock, and a sprinkle of salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Simmer the beans for 10-15 minutes until the stock is nearly all reduced and the beans are tender. Add more salt or stock as needed to finish the dish. Serve with your favorite dinner, and enjoy!

Marinara

  • Add the olive oil and onion to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook while stirring for about 5 minutes until the onion softens but doesn’t brown.
  • Add the garlic and salt and stir for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the sugar, tomatoes, and water. Stir every few minutes while the sauce comes to a simmer.
  • Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes until reduced and thickened. Taste as you go and add more sugar and salt to your preference.
  • Use as you’d like. Enjoy!
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