saucy green beans! (Salads)

Member Name: freud

Product:	Salads
Date:	04/07/08 (48 review reads)
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Advantages: cheap, quick to prepare, bit different

Disadvantages: none

although I'm not a vegetarian I do love my veg and this is perfect to serve with a traditional salad for a bit of variety.

it can also be served hot as a side dish or as a healthy snack with some crusty french bread.

this recipe is loosely based on the lovely vegetables I've tasted when on holiday in spain and france but without all the lovely extra olive oil drizzled on top I'm sorry to say!

I think that colourful food is always more tempting to eat so please enjoy this well-tried and tested recipe which can be eaten all year round.

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french beans on tomato salad
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ingredients
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2tsp corn oil
1 med onion - peeled and chopped
2gloves of garlic - peeled and crushed
1can value tomatoes
1 tsp mixed herbs
1 tbsp tomato puree
12 oz french beans - fresh or de-frosted & lightly boiled.
black pepper

Method
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1. gently heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion and garlic until softened but not browned
2. Add the tomatoes,herbs and tomato puree and cook over a low heat at a gentle bubble for 15 minutes until it becomes thick
3. Add the salt & pepper to the mixture and toss in the beans
4. Serve cold with a regular salad

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If you wanted it to go even further try adding other seasonal or left-over, due- to- be- eaten vegetables - I'm just suggesting green beans because of their bright colour and good texture.

Summary: healthy addition to a salad