Green beans, with their vibrant color and crisp texture, and tomatoes, with their sweet and tangy flavor, combine to create a harmonious dish. Add in some fragrant basil, and you have a culinary delight that is both simple to prepare and bursting with flavor. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a main course that will impress your guests, this combination is sure to satisfy.
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VEGAN GREEN BEAN, TOMATO, AND BASIL SHEET PAN DINNER
Toss together this quick and easy vegan sheet pan dinner of roasted baby potatoes, green beans, chickpeas, and tomatoes seasoned with basil.
Provided by Mackenzie Schieck
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil.
- Toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium bowl. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Toss cherry tomatoes, green beans, garlic, basil, and sea salt with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Remove potatoes from the oven, push them to one side of the pan, and add the tomato and green bean mixture. Roast until tomatoes start to wilt, 15 to 20 minutes more.
- Remove from the oven and pour into a serving dish. Stir in garbanzo beans, add 2 teaspoons olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 703.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL SERVED WITH PARMESAN CRISPS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain well; set aside.
- Melt the butter and oil in a heavy, large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and cook until the juices evaporate and the beans are almost tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Stir in the wine and basil. Simmer 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pour a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan onto a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. A silicone baking sheet is highly recommended. Repeat with the remaining cheese, spacing the spoonfuls about a 1/2-inch apart.
- Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool.
- Yield: 8 to 10 crisps
BASIL AND TOMATO GREEN BEANS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add the green beans to a large pot of boiling salted water. Cook until bright green, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove green beans from the boiling water and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well.
- In a large heavy skillet, melt butter. Saute the shallot over medium heat until soft. Add red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and green beans. Toss together cooking for a minute more. Add the white wine and tomato and cook until the wine has reduced; about 3 minutes. Add the basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES & BASIL
Here's a fast and easy way to dress up fresh green beans. Basil adds bright flavor, while lemon juice and garlic bring spring to mind. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet saute shallot in butter until tender. Add the garlic, sugar, lemon juice, salt, parsley and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in beans and tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD
This simple summer salad pairs beautifully with practically any grilled meat or fish, and it's quite easy to make. Just blanch the green beans until crisp tender, then toss with wedges of ripe tomato and a bright vinaigrette of Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic, shallots and olive oil. A shower of chopped fresh basil across the top finishes it off.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim ends of beans and leave them whole.
- Drop beans into a saucepan with salted boiling water. Cook until crisp tender, about 3 to 5 minutes according to the size of the beans. Do not overcook. Drain and let cool.
- Cut away the core of each tomato, and cut it into wedges.
- In a salad bowl, add mustard, vinegar, shallots, garlic, oil, salt and pepper and blend with a wire whisk. Add beans and tomatoes, toss well. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 778 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GREEN BEANS WITH BASIL
These crisp-tender beans are accented with garlic, rosemary, basil, onion and celery.-Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place beans and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GREEN BEANS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
These beans are briefly boiled and tossed with cherry tomatoes in a buttery basil sauce to make the most yummy green beans ever! We serve these at Easter Dinner every year but are a delicious accent to any meal.
Provided by STARNETSA
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place beans and water in a large saucepan. Cover, and bring to a boil. Set heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain off water, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar, garlic salt, pepper and basil. Add tomatoes, and cook stirring gently just until soft. Pour the tomato mixture over the green beans, and toss gently to blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 294.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES
Simple and wholesome, this warm side dish can be easily matched with any main course.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and oregano, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- To skillet, add tomatoes and their puree, breaking up tomatoeswith a spoon or your fingers; stir to combine. Add green beans, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until green beans are soft, about 30 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g
GREEN BEANS AND TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Trim off the ends of the beans. Drop them into boiling salted water to cover, and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain and let cool.
- Place the mustard, garlic and vinegar in a salad bowl. Gradually add the oil while stirring with a wire whisk. Add salt, pepper, cumin, and basil or chives. Stir and blend. Add the green beans, tomatoes and red onion. Toss and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 178, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 546 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GREEN BEANS BRAISED WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL
Categories Herb Tomato Vegetable Side Braise Low/No Sugar Wheat/Gluten-Free Basil Green Bean Summer Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion softens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add green beans, tomatoes, basil leaves, and 1/2 cup water. Cook until beans are crisp-tender, stirring and tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES
Fresh Tomatoes are the key to this delicious side dish. Easy and tasty, even passed the 10 year olds picky taste buds.
Provided by Chippie1
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large frying pan with a cover.
- Add the onion slices and cook until just soft (5-6 minutes).
- Add the tomatoes and cook about 6- 8 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the water and season with Salt& Pepper.
- Stir in the beans and coat them with the sauce.
- Cover and cook over moderate heat for approx.
- 15-20 minutes.
- Stir occasionally, and add more water if sauce dries out.
- Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.8, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 10.8, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4, Protein 2.7
GREEN BEANS BRAISED WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL
Make and share this Green Beans Braised With Tomatoes and Basil recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion softens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Add green beans, tomatoes, basil leaves, and 1/2 cup water.
- Cook until beans are crisp-tender, stirring and tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to bowl and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.3, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 9.7, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 2.7
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and snap easily when you bend them. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the green beans: Cut off the ends of the green beans, where the stem was attached.
- Blanch the green beans (optional): Blanching the green beans will help them retain their color and crispness. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Immediately remove the beans from the boiling water and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes: The tomatoes will add sweetness and flavor to the dish. Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and free of blemishes.
- Fresh basil is essential: Basil adds a wonderful aromatic flavor to the dish. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but it will not be as flavorful.
- Don't overcook the green beans: Green beans are best when they are cooked until they are tender but still have a slight crunch. Overcooked green beans will be mushy and bland.
Conclusion:
Green beans with tomatoes and basil is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The fresh, bright flavors of the green beans, tomatoes, and basil come together to create a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing. This dish is also very versatile and can be served as a side dish, main course, or even as a salad. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe that's packed with flavor, give green beans with tomatoes and basil a try.
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