It is likely that green beans were among the fruits of the land gathered during bountiful summer harvests. It is one of the foods which originated in the Americas.
People in Central and South America have eaten green beans for centuries. Green beans made their way to Europe in the ships of 15th century explorers. Green beans were expensive and rare, gained culinary popularity in France in the 1600's and eventually made their way into Midwestern USA casserole dishes with mushroom soup and onion rings.
Salvadoran Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients:
6 eggs, beaten
1-2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1 small onion, diced small
3/4 - 1 lb. fresh green beans
Olive oil
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Optional dried oregano
Prepare beans by removing ends and dicing into small pieces. Pour love oil into the pan - depending on your type of pan, about 2 Tbsp. Add onion. Saute for a bit. Add garlic. Saute until onions and garlic are just beginning to caramelize. Add green beans. Add a little more oil if needed. Saute until almost tender. Add eggs, salt, and pepper to taste. Add 1/2 - 1 tsp. dried oregano if desired. Cook until the eggs are scrambled. Serve immediately. Sometimes I add a chopped pepper (pick your favorite) for a bit of heat.
Enjoy!