Spanish Green Beans and Tomatoes Recipe

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant about 2 minutes. Reduce heat if garlic begins to brown. Add green beans then continue to cook and stir until bright green but not quite tender about 4 minutes.

Mix in tomatoes lemon juice and pine nuts and season with chives bay leaf salt and pepper. Bring to a boil stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer gently uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.