Holiday Green Beans

Sautéed Green Beans

Forget those old recipes with bacon lard, a dish that is tasty and it’s good for you!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or rice vinegar
• Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1oz feta cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add green beans and cook, stirring often, until seared in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add water, cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes for tender-crisp or 6 minutes for tender.
4. Push the beans to the side; add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Add tomatoes, stir everything together and cook until the tomatoes begin to break down, 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar, salt and pepper.
7. Just before serving, crumble the 1oz of feta and sprinkle on top