Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes

Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    3.0K

Elevate your green beans to a culinary delight! Fresh, crisp green beans are gently embraced by a vibrant cherry tomato and basil sauce, enriched with a touch of buttery sweetness. Perfect as a side dish for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to festive celebrations.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    20 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    294 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large saucepan, combine the green beans and water. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. (Approximately 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until the green beans are tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

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Recipe View While the beans are simmering, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. (Approximately 1 minute)

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Recipe View Stir in the sugar, garlic salt, pepper, and chopped basil until well combined. (Approximately 1 minute)

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Recipe View Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring gently, until they soften slightly and release their juices, about 3-5 minutes.

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Recipe View Pour the warm cherry tomato mixture over the drained green beans and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

For enhanced flavor, consider browning the butter lightly before adding the tomatoes.
A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a delightful subtle heat.
If fresh basil isn't available, 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil can be substituted, added with the other spices.
To add depth, include a splash of balsamic vinegar to the tomato mixture in the last minute of cooking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 985 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Lennie Emmerich

    My kids, who normally hate green beans, devoured these!

  • Burdette Olson

    Absolutely delicious! The touch of sugar really balances the acidity of the tomatoes.

  • Daphney Crist

    Easy to follow and tasted great. Will definitely make this again.

  • Isidro Ortiz

    I added a squeeze of lemon juice at the end, and it was amazing!

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