Green Beans jazzed with Tomato

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Green Beans jazzed with Tomato

1 pound fresh green beans,
trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomatoes, cut up

Steam the green beans until crisp-tender,
or boil in salted water for about 15 to 18 minutes.

While beans are cooking melt butter in skillet, add onion and garlic; cook and stir over medium heat
for about 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir in brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, oregano and pepper. Add tomatoes. Heat thoroughly. Drain the green beans, then add the tomato mixture to them and gently toss.

Enjoy with friends and tell them about the book club!

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