Green Beans with Tomatoes and Jalapeno

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Green Beans with Tomatoes and Jalapeno

 

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans

1 large ripe tomato, cored and chopped

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and cut into julienne strips

1 clove garlic

2 tablespoons olive oil

5 pods of okra (optional) or one white potato cubed

salt and pepper to taste

 

Wash green beans and trim stem end, set aside. Wash core and chop tomato, no

need to remove skin. Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan. Add onions and saute

for one minute Add garlic and tomatoes, continue to cook for one minute.

Add green beans, toss, add okra or potato, season with salt and pepper. Add

in a cup of water, cover quickly and simmer for 10 minutes or until potato

is tender. Check potato by pricking with a fork.