| Prep time: | 10 Min |
| Cook time: | 45 Min |
| Ready in: | 55 Min |
| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 6 servings |
INGREDIENTS
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic, crushed
* 2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
* 3 cups canned diced tomatoes with their juice
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
* 3 tablespoons pine nuts
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1 bay leaf
* salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
* Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat if garlic begins to brown. Add green beans, then continue to cook and stir until bright green but not quite tender, about 4 minutes.
* Mix in tomatoes, lemon juice and pine nuts, and season with chives, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer gently uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.
