Green Beans
Serves: 8
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

This recipe cooks itself! It’s a great side dish and is superb for entertaining and potlucks.

2 pounds fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf

Place the green beans in a pot, and mix in the lemon juice, onion, olive oil, tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, water, salt and pepper, and bay leaf. Cook 45 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Notes
If you like garlic, add a few cloves.
You can try adding another spice that you like (I added some dried dill).
Adjust the amount of olive oil to your tastes. More or less works for this recipe.
Substitute two fresh tomatoes for the canned if you have them on hand.
Reduce the cook time if you like crunchier veggies.