Flat Green Beans With Tomatoes and Butter

(Tereyagli Uzun Pakla - Safranbolu - Black Sea Region)

~300g flat green beans, washed, trimmed both ends
1 small onion, sliced
2 medium size tomatoes, peeled, sliced
1/3 cup water
1 garlic clove, sliced
1/2 tsp sugar
Salt
Pepper
2 tbsp butter

Arrange the beans in a medium-sized shallow pan. Place the onion and tomatoes slices over them. Season with sugar, salt and pepper. Pour the water. Cover and cook at very low heat. Do not open the lid and do not stir!

When the flat beans are cooked heat up the butter in a small pan and pour over the dish. Serve immediately.