Green Beans with Onions, Tomatoes and Mint

Green Beans with Onions, Tomatoes and Mint Yield: 4-6 servings

1 pound fresh green beans2 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup diced onion1 tablespoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint1-1/2 cups canned, diced tomatoes1/2 cup water or chicken stock2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Wash the green beans and pick both ends. Cut them into 2 to 3 inch lengths.
Heat the olive oil, over high heat, in a large saut� pan. Add the onions and saut� them until they just begin to caramelize (3-4 minutes), add the garlic and saut� another 2 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon, salt, black pepper and mint; saut� for 2 minutes while stirring.
Add the diced tomatoes, water or stock, lemon juice and green beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pan and allow the beans to simmer until they are fully cooked (10-15 minutes).