Sautéed Green Beans with Heirloom Tomato Marinara Sauce

Ingredients:

• 4 cups halved heirloom cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons of virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup of filtered water
• 4 cloves of garlic, grated on a microplane or minced
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley
• 1 giant handful of fresh basil leaves, ripped
• sea salt and coarse ground pepper to taste
• 2 cups of fresh green beans, end snipped

In a large sauté skillet heat the olive oil, garlic and shallots over a low flame. Cook through for about 3-5 minutes. Add in the cherry tomatoes, parsley, sea salt and pepper. Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. *If you are using this marinara recipe for pasta or another dish, through in the basil, stir and it is ready to be served.

Once the tomatoes have simmered for a bit, add in the water, fresh basil and green beans. Turn the heat up to medium and sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until the beans are cooked through {cover with a lid if necessary}. Eat ASAP - so yummy and so perfect for a light summer meal.

{serves 2-4}

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