Italian Flat Green Beans

Well the green beans are coming fast and furious now! Not from my garden mind you but from the neighbour's.

1 lb flat green beans, cut in 2-3" lengths
2 tbsps olive oil
1/4 - 1/2 cup diced onion
14 oz diced canned tomatoes
2 tbsps thinly sliced garlic
1/2 tsp minced jalapĕno (that was from my garden!)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp lemon pepper
1/2 tsp fennel seed
1 tsp dry oregano
6-8 fresh basil leaves to garnish (my garden too!)

                   

Add the beans to a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 5 or 6 minutes until tender.

In a large skillet heat olive oil and lightly brown the onion and jalapeno. Next add the garlic and cook just 1 minute until fragrant. 

Add tomatoes and seasonings, along with the green beans and cook 2-4 minutes. 

Sprinkle with torn basil leaves and serve.
Delicious!