Mediterranean Braised Green Beans with Potatoes and Basil | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2- to 3-inch lengths
• 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes drained with juice reserved, chopped coarse
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice