Runner (green) Beans Cooked In Olive Oil

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500 gr / 1.1 lb runner (green) beans, trimmed and cut into 3 pieces

1 medium onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

45 ml /3 tablespoon olive oil

400 gr / 14 oz canned diced tomatoes

½ cup water

2 teaspoon sugar

Salt and black pepper to taste

Lemon wedges to serve

Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil for a couple of minutes.
Add the beans and canned tomatoes and cook for another 1 or 2 minutes.
Pour over the water, add the sugar, season with salt and pepper.
Bring the liquid to the boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 35 minutes.
Check the seasoning and add more salt if needed.
Remove from the heat and set aside to cool in the pan.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve with wedges of lemon to squeeze over.

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