Name: Beans with tomato and oregano
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 small (80g) onion, chopped finely; 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely; 400 gram can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 400 gram roman beans, trimmed; 2 tablespoon oregano leaves

Beans with tomato and oregano

This aromatic easy side dish will ignite the senses alongside many mains you might be considering for lunch or dinner. It's also an exciting way to tick off the daily vegetable intake.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

1 small (80g) onion, chopped finely

2 cloves garlic, chopped finely

400 gram can crushed tomatoes

1/2 teaspoon sugar

400 gram roman beans, trimmed

2 tablespoon oregano leaves

Method

1.Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook about 10 minutes or until softened.

2.Add crushed tomatoes and sugar; simmer about 10 minutes or until thickened.

3.Add beans, cover and cook until tender. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve sprinkled with the oregano.

Roman beans are also known as continental or italian beans. If unavailable, runner or green beans can be used instead. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave.
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