Romano Beans (Italian Flat Beans) with Smashed Cherry Tomatoes

Romano beans with roasted cherry tomatoes in skillet with bowl of sun gold tomatoes on the side.

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Romano Beans (Italian Flat Beans) with Smashed Cherry Tomatoes

Romano beans, also called Italian flat beans, simmered with caramelized onion, garlic, oregano, and smashed cherry tomatoes, then finished with a splash of vinegar. A tender summer side dish in 40 minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Course: Side Dish, Vegetables

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 140kcal

Author: Dorothy Stainbrook

Equipment

skillet
Potato masher

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 lbs flat beans blossom end trimmed off
1 tsp salt
2 tsp oregano
½ cup water
¼ cup fruit vinegar
1 pint cherry tomatoes

Instructions

Rinse the beans and remove the blossom end. You can remove the pointy end also if desired. Cut into 2" pieces. For a visually pleasing dish, cut the beans on a diagonal.
2 lbs flat beans
Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a skillet over med-high heat and add chopped onions. Saute until golden brown and caramelized (about 5 minutes)
2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion
Add minced garlic and saute 30 seconds. Add beans and mix all together in the skillet.
2 cloves garlic
Add salt, oregano, and vinegar. Add some water (or chicken broth) to allow the beans to simmer in a bit of liquid. I added 1/2 cup, but use your discretion. Cover and simmer everything for 15 minutes, or until the beans are quite tender (test by taking a bite).
1 tsp salt, 2 tsp oregano, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup fruit vinegar
Uncover and increase the heat to medium. Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and mash lightly with a potato masher or a fork. Stir together and cover. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until beans are texture that you prefer.
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Taste and adjust with more vinegar or salt and pepper. Serve the beans slightly warm or at room temperature.

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Notes

Note:

The vinegar does not need to be a fruit vinegar. It could be any vinegar you have on hand
This will keep in the fridge for 3 days. Just reheat in a saucepan and enjoy!

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