Simple, Yet Elegant Fresh Green Beans

• 1/2 lb fresh green beans
• 1 small tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 garlic clove (crushed)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• water
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• GARNISH
• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional)

1. Wash and snip the ends of green beans.
2. In a pan, saute the onions and garlic until soft.
3. Add the chopped tomato and a bit of water cook for 15 minutes, until mixture has become soft and well mixed together.
4. Add the green beans, salt & pepper and seasoning salt. If water evaporated, add a little more to help beans cook.
5. Cover and cook until beans are crisp yet tender, approximately 20 minutes.
6. There should be some liquid, not much, spoon beans onto a platter, spooning tomato pieces on top of beans.
7. You could garnish with toasted slivered almonds if you like.
8. Serve next to your favorite entree.

fresh green beans, tomatoes, garlic, onion, butter, water, salt, seasoning salt, almonds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simple-yet-elegant-fresh-green-beans-195860 (may not work)