Judias Verdes Con Salsa De Tomate

Photo: flickr user Daquella manera

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves crushed garlic

2 lbs. green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths

1 1/2 lbs. canned tomatoes, chopped with juice

1 tablespoon chopped chives

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon pine nuts

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

Saute garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes, stirring. Add beans and cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes with liquid from can and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 25 to 30 minutes. Remove form heat and discard bay leaf. Serve at once. Makes 6 servings.