Herbed Green Beans



1 lb (450 g) green beans (haricots), trimmed

and cut into 1 inch (2 cm) pieces

1 Tbs (15 ml) olive oil or butter

1 medium onion, chopped

4 - 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2 cup white wine, chicken broth, or water

1 cup (250 ml) coarsely chopped canned or fresh tomatoes

2 Tbs (30 ml) chopped fresh thyme leaves

or 2 tsp (10 ml) dried thyme

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Lime wedges for garnish



Boil or steam the beans until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and

set aside. Heat the oil in a large skillet over moderate heat and

cook the onion, stirring frequently, until tender but not brown, about

10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes. Add the

liquid, tomatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook uncovered for 10

minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the green beans, stirring to

combine well, and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with lime

wedges. Serves 4 to 6.



Bon appetit from the Chef and staff at World Wide Recipes