Braised Green Beans & Summer Vegetables

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 small onion, halved and sliced

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano , or 1 teaspoon dried

• ½ cup white wine , or reduced-sodium chicken broth

• 3/4 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

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

• ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION:

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. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.