Mediterranean Braised Green Beans with Potatoes and Basil

Name: Mediterranean Braised Green Beans with Potatoes and Basil
Yield: Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 , onion, chopped fine; 4 , garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons, dried oregano; 1 1/2 cups, water; 1/2 teaspoon, baking soda; 1 1/2 pounds, green beans, trimmed and cut into 2- to 3-inch lengths; 1 pound, Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon, tomato paste; 1 (14.5-ounce) can, diced tomatoes drained with juice reserved, chopped coarse; 2 teaspoons, salt; 1/4 teaspoon, pepper; 3 tablespoons, chopped fresh basil; 2 teaspoons, lemon juice

Side Dishes
Vegetables
Potatoes
Vegetarian

Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2012

Slow-cooking in a rich tomato sauce produces uniquely supple green beans infused with big flavor. Could we keep the ultra-tender texture but shortcut the process?

SERVES 4 to 6 as a side dish

TIME 1½ hours

Mediterranean Braised Green Beans with Potatoes and Basil

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