Looking for a hot vegetable side dish that delivers maximum flavor without stressful chopping or extensive prep? This easy, family-favorite recipe is for you.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds frozen green beans (no need to thaw)
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juices
• 2 tablespoons high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (or 3 fresh cloves, minced)
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ teaspoon each salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Sauté the aromatics. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and, if using, the red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
2. Build the sauce. Add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes and their juices. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.  Bring the sauce to a lively simmer and cook for about 2 minutes to allow the herbs to bloom.
3. Add the green beans. Stir the frozen green beans directly into the simmering tomato sauce. The mixture may appear short on liquid at first, but the beans will release moisture as they cook. Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to medium-low.
4. Simmer until tender. Cook, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve hot and enjoy!