These green beans are truly delectable!  With a mild tomato, sour cream and basil undertone, they are the perfect addition to just about any kind of meat.

3 Cups Fresh Green Beans (stems cut off)
3 Tbsp Salted Butter
1 Cup Onions (diced or thinly sliced)
1/2 Cup Green Bell Pepper (1/4 inch diced)
1 Cup Tomatoes (peeled, seeded, 1/4 inch diced)
2 Tsp Chopped Fresh Basil
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Cook the beans in salted, boiling water just until they are done, about 4-5 minutes (they will become a vibrant green color — if they become the color of a green olive, they are overcooked).  Drain the beans, shock them in cold water, drain again and set them aside.  In a saute pan, heat the butter over medium high heat and saute the onions just until they are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).  Add the green bell pepper and cook for 3 more minutes.  Add the tomato and basil, raise the heat to high and cook for 1 minute to remove the excess moisture from the tomato; cook longer if necessary.  Add the green beans and saute them until they are heated completely.  Stir in the sour cream, add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

One response to “Green Beans in Tomato & Sour Cream Sauce”

1. Tomato Concasse says:

   June 27, 2012 at 4:34 pm

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