Potatoes and String Beans

Real simple and easy to make during Lent, a liturgical time in the Church calendar. I really like this recipe because even though there is no meat in it, this dish is still a hardy meal. This can feed many people especially if you serve with rice, bread, or crackers.
Ingredients:

• 1 lb. of string beans (trimmed)
• 4 medium potatoes (peeled and cut into quarters)
• 1 medium onion diced 
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 
• 1 tbsp crushed basil
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup water

Steps:

1. on a 3 quart sauce pan heat olive oil and saute onion until golden
2. blanch string beans and potatoes for 3-6 minutes 
3. drain and add to saute onion 
4. add all other ingredients to sauce pan and simmer until potatoes become tender
5. serve with crunchy bread for dipping

 I have this dish during Fridays of lent because its  a easy and enjoyable meal for my family. The softness of the vegetables is what makes it truly enjoyable to eat with bread. Eating Italian bread with this only made this better, and by letting the bread soak in the juices it makes the bread so delicious. This dish is also great to eat the next day, and doesn't only have be eaten during Lent. Also, this can be great meal for a cold day.