Country French Green Beans and Tomatoes

Name: Country French Green Beans and Tomatoes
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 or 5 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped, or 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 2 teaspoons olive oil (optional); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 or 5 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped, or 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
4 hr

Appears in

Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker

By Robin Robertson

Published 2012

About

These green beans simmered in a fragrant mixture of tomatoes, onions, and garlic are delicious as a side dish or as a topping for pasta, rice, or baked potatoes.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil (optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound

Europe
France
Pasta
Side dish
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

For the best flavor, heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Alternatively, omit the oil and sauté the garlic in a few tablespoons of water or place the garlic in a microwave-safe bowl with a little water, cover, and microwave for 1 minute.
Lightly oil the insert of the slow cooker or spray it wi