Fresh Green Beans

Preparation

1. 01

   Step 01

   Top and tail the fresh green beans and remove the strings. Cut any long ones into two or three pieces. Wash and drain.

2. 02

   Step 02

   Slice the onions thinly into half-moons. Peel the tomatoes and dice them. Finely chop the garlic.

3. 03

   medium heat

   Add the olive oil to a wide, deep pan and heat over a medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sweat for approximately 5 minutes until translucent.

4. 04

   medium heat

   Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. 05

   medium heat

   Add the diced tomatoes, sugar, salt and black pepper. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until the tomatoes have softened and formed a sauce.

6. 06

   Step 06

   Add the drained beans to the pan and toss with the tomato sauce. Pour in the hot water. Cover the pan with a lid.

7. 07

   Low heat, lid on

   Reduce the heat and cook on a low heat for approximately 30–35 minutes until the beans are tender but still slightly firm. Check occasionally, adding a little more hot water if needed.

8. 08

   Step 08

   Remove the pan from the heat and let it rest, covered, until it reaches room temperature. Serve at room temperature or chilled.