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Braised Green beans & Summer Vegetables

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 medium summer squash or zucchini, halved and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Add onion and oregano and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add wine (or broth) and bring to a boil. Add green beans, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  3. Add summer squash (or zucchini) and tomatoes and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes more.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.

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