Braised Heirloom Soleil Wax Beans with Tomato, Guanciale and Chilies
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 pound(s) diced guanciale
- 1 small yellow onion(s), peeled, diced
- 1 clove(s) garlic, peeled, minced
- 2 Fresno chiles, minced
- 1 pound(s) very ripe heirloom tomatoes, washed, chopped
- 1 pound(s) Animal Farm Soleil wax beans, trimmed, washed
- 1/4 cup(s) water
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over a medium-high flame. Add the guanciale and allow to render until lightly browned.
- Add the onion, garlic, chilies and a small amount of salt and pepper and allow to sweat until tender—about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, beans and water, bring to a simmer and continue cooking until beans are tender—about 12 minutes. Adjust the seasoning and serve warm.
Notes
When heirloom tomatoes are not in season, substitute 1 28-oz. can peeled, whole San Marzano tomatoes, drained, chopped.
Photography by Jenna Northcutt
