Green Bean and Tomato Sauté with Garlic and Greens
Ingredients
How to make it
- Blanch the green beans:– boil in salted water for 3–4 minutes until just tender– drain and cool in cold water, set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics:– heat coconut oil in a pan– add onion and cook for 5–6 minutes until soft– add garlic and stir for another minute.
- Add tomatoes and spices:– stir in tomatoes, cumin, paprika, and oregano or thyme– cook for 5 minutes to create a sauce.
- Combine the beans:– add the blanched green beans and stir well– cook for 5 more minutes to blend flavours.
- Add the greens:– stir in the leafy greens. Add tougher greens first, then delicate ones– cook until wilted and well mixed.
- Finish the dish:– add vinegar or lime juice– season with salt, pepper, and chili if using.
- Serve:– spoon over brown rice– garnish with fresh basil or moringa leaves for a bright, herbal touch.
