"HARICOT VERT (French Green Beans) WITH STEWED TOMATOES"

Of the many varieties of green beans, I like the 'haricot vert' (French green beans). The reason is that they are more tender, crispy and tasty than the other green beans around. The 'haricot vert' are a bit more slender and long than regular green beans, and they are also stringless.
I find it convenient to buy the frozen 'haricot vert', so I buy it in bulk, and blanch it, and store it in the freezer already par-cooked.
I sometimes reheat this and just toss it in salad, or sometimes add it to sauteed veggies or meats, or soups like "sinigang" and "nilaga".
Today, I needed a quick side dish for lunch, so I pulled out from my freezer some of my par-cooked 'haricot vert' and got a can of Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes. I like stocking up on different types of canned tomatoes as I find it convenient and practical to use them as an alternative to fresh tomatoes especially when there are not so nice fresh ones in the store I go to during my market day. The canned tomatoes are picked and packed at the peak of ripeness, fat-free, and the no-salt added variety is a great choice, so why not use it?
This dish is quick and easy, you'll be surprised how tasty it is!

-CHICHAY

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"HARICOT VERT (French Green Beans) WITH STEWED TOMATOES"

What You Need:

• 1/2 cup Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes ('No Salt Added' variety)


• 2 cups blanched 'haricot vert" (French Green Beans, or any green beans of your choice)


• 1 tsp olive oil or sesame oil


• salt and pepper to taste

How To:
-Sautee the beans in the olive oil over medium heat for one minute and add in the Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes.
-Bring to a simmer and stir, add salt and pepper to taste, cover, and after 2 minutes, turn off heat.
-Serve immediately. Best served with anything baked or fried. Also goes well with steak.