Italian Roma Beans

Roma Beans

 

     Italian Roma beans are a flat wide green bean that I have grown up with and is always in my mother’s house or in my own. The do not different much from regular green beans, however are just much wider and flatter. My family has always served them as a typical side dish with meats and pastas. The taste is so good and the time it takes to make them is very easy. Just add a little olive oil and fresh garlic, sauté, and serve. Viola!, a simple and yet very delicious side dish you can serve with any meal. This will quickly become your go-to way of cooking green beans and hopefully you give Roma beans a try.

 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 - 1 lb Roma Beans
• Olive Oil
• Water
• 1 lg clove garlic

1. Make sure you pick and snap both ends of the fresh Roma  beans

2. Rinse and place in a pot just covered enough with water.

3. Simmer on high heat for about 30 minutes or longer until just tender

4. Remove from water. In same pot drizzle about a  1/3 cup olive oil.

5. Toss in about a full large clove of diced garlic. Toss the beans in the oil and garlic.

6. Simmer on low for about 15 minutes until fragrant and even more tender.

(Hint: continue to watch so not to burn the garlic)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45-60  minutes
Serves: 2-4