Green Beans with Tomatoes

  • 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 TBLS olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes, any kind
  • 8-10 black olives, chopped
  • Salt, pepper + chopped basil, to taste

Heat oil on medium in skillet. Add garlic, stir for a few seconds. Then add beans. Stir to coat, about 1 min. Add tomatoes and black olives. Cover and simmer until beans are desired tenderness, 20+ min. Season to taste with salt, pepper, basil. Serve hot.