Green Beans And Potatoes In Chunky Tomato Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups red potatoes, diced with skins on
1/2 cup celery (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 lbs green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
3/4 lb plum tomato, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add garlic to pan; saute 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add potato, celery, salt, and beans; saute 1 minute.
Add 1/4 cup water; cover and cook 5 minutes.
Add cilantro or parsley, and tomatoes.
Cover, reduce heat, and cook 4 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
Stir in pepper.