Haricot Vert au Garlic

I loved this dish and I don't even LIKE green beans.   A perfect side for our Garlic Festival meal, this would also be an excellent addition to a antipasto platter.

1 pound young fresh green beans

1 large onion, chopped

1/2 cup olive oil

1 t. smoked paprika

1 can diced tomatoes with oregano and rosemary

1 head garlic, cloves peeled and minced

2 T. chopped parsley

1 t. salt

Wash the beans and blanch in boiling water until tender or steam until they are crisp-tender.  Do not overcook them.  Drain and set aside.

In a separate pan, saute the onion in olive oil until soft.  Add paprika and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Add the tomatoes, garlic, parsley and salt.  Simmer on low heat for 5 - 7 minutes and add beans.  Use tongs to mix them thoroughly into the tomato mixture.

Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.