Green Beans Oreganato

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Ethnicity
Italian  
Base Type
Vegetable  
Course
Side Dish  
Preparation Time
10-30 Minutes  
Difficulty
Easy  
Serving Size
Refresh / Double it
Comments
 
Source
Weight Watchers
 
Source Description
All-time favorites cookbook  
Last Modified
2010-07-20  
User
Sharon Warkentin



Ingredients
1 lb cut in 1.5 inch pieces green beans
4 t olive oil
3 ea large finely chopped shallot
2 clv finely chopped garlic
1 ea large diced tomato
1/2 t dried oregano
1/2 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
1/4 c fresh parsley

Directions
1.  Bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat.  Add green beans and cook, covered, until tender (approx.6-7 minutes); drain in colander.  Rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.  Set aside.

2.  Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Add the shallots and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened (approx. 4 minutes).  Add the tomato and oregano; cook until the tomato begins to release its juices (approx. 2 minutes).

3.  Add the green beans, salt, and pepper to the skillet; cook, stirring, until heated through (approx. 2 minutes).  Spoon into a serving bowl, and sprinkle with parsley.

Per serving (1.5 cups) - 1 point

Variations - You can substitute 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes for the large tomato.  You can substitute a medium onion for the shallots.