Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup chopped Vidalia onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped, juices retained
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning, or to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instruction

  • Trim the ends off and cut green beans into thirds, cutting on the diagonal; set aside.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large, lidded skillet over medium high heat.
  • Sauté onion until tender, add garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add tomatoes, with their juices, and the brown sugar and cook until tomatoes are softened.
  • Add the green beans and water, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover and cook, about 10 to 12 minutes or until beans reach desired tenderness, stirring occasionally.
  • Season with Italian seasoning, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper; taste and adjust. Serve immediately.