Italian French Bean Saute
Instructions:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
- 1 pound Los Angeles Salad Company* French green beans, trimmed
- 6 tablespoons chicken broth
- 5 ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 basil leaves, slivered
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add beans and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes,making sure the beans are well coated.
- Add chicken broth and continue to cook and stir the beans for 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and Italian seasoning; cook for 2-3 minutes. Beans should be crisp (al dente). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- One minute before beans are done, add basil and cheese. Serve immediately.
- Makes 4-6 servings.