GREEN BEAN GRATINATE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL
Make and share this Green Bean Gratinate With Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mimi Bobeck
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Recommended Equipment: A shallow baking dish with two-or three-quart capacity.
- Arrange a rack in the top half of the oven and preheat to 375ºF. Fill a large pot with water (at least five quarts) and bring it to a boil.
- Dump them all into the boiling water, cover the pot until the water boils again, then cook uncovered, for 10 minutes or so, until they are just cooked through -- tender but still firm enough to snap.
- Drain the beans briefly in a colander, then put them in a big kitchen bowl. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of salt on the hot beans and toss them so they're all seasoned. Let the salt melt and the beans cool for a couple of minutes.
- Meanwhile, rinse and dry the tomatoes. If they're larger than an inch, slice them in halves, otherwise, leave them whole. Cut the mozzarella into 1/2-inch cubes. Slice the basil leaves into thin shreds or a chiffonade.
- Toss the grated cheese and bread crumbs together in a small bowl. Lightly grease the insides of the baking dish with a teaspoon or more of the butter. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the cheese-and-bread-crumb mix all over the bottom of the dish.
- When the beans are no longer steaming, drop the tomatoes, cubes of mozzarella and basil shreds on top. Drizzle the olive oil over all, sprinkle on the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss together a few times. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the cheesy bread crumbs on top and toss well, so everything is coated.
- Turn the vegetables, scraping up all the crumbs, into the baking dish and spread them in an even layer. Sprinkle over the remaining 1/4 cup of crumbs, cut the rest of the butter in small pieces and scatter them all over the top. Place the dish in the oven.
- Bake the gratinate for 10 minutes, then rotate it back to front and bake another 10 minutes. Check to see that it is browning and bake a few minutes more, until the gratinate is dark golden and crusted. (If the crumbs still look pale after 20 minutes in your oven, raise the temperature to 400 degrees or 425 degrees and bake until done.)
- Serve the hot gratinate in the baking dish. Recipe serves 6.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.4, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 54.7, Sodium 725, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 4, Protein 17.3
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Matthew Vargas
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a summer meal. The green beans are fresh and crisp, and the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella add a delicious sweetness and creaminess. The basil adds a nice touch of freshness.
hondrea pickett
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The green beans are tender and flavorful, and the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella add a delicious burst of sweetness and creaminess. The basil adds a nice touch of freshness.
Mozamal Nazar
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I always have a few extra green beans after making a salad or stir-fry, and this dish is a great way to use them up.
Mokgadi setjie
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans, and this dish is a great addition to my repertoire. It's simple to make and the results are delicious.
Shabir Ahmad Official
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The green beans are tender and flavorful, and the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella make them even more appealing.
Abishek Chy
[email protected]I would recommend this dish to anyone who loves green beans. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Cody Dubose
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was good. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. I would definitely make it again.
david nwanne
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
JaNet Richey
[email protected]The green beans were a bit overcooked for my taste. I think I would cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Gulam Baba
[email protected]I found this dish to be a bit too cheesy. I think I would use less mozzarella next time.
Dange Pranaityte
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some garlic and onion next time.
Helen Shiferaw
[email protected]I loved the simplicity of this dish. The green beans were tender and flavorful, and the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella added a nice sweetness and creaminess. The basil added a nice pop of flavor.
Nkunde Estel
[email protected]This dish was a great way to use up some leftover green beans. The cherry tomatoes and mozzarella added a nice touch of flavor and the basil added a fresh, herbaceous flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
whisper uwu
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting vegetarian dishes. This dish was a great find! The green beans were tender and flavorful, and the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella added a delicious burst of flavor. I will definitely be m
Rataul Bangladesh
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. The green beans were tender and flavorful, and the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella added a delicious sweetness and creaminess. The basil added a ni
Sarah Griffiths
[email protected]This dish was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella were melted and gooey. The basil added a nice freshness to the dish.
Noman ali Noman ali
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this dish changed my mind! The gratinating process made the green beans tender and flavorful, and the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella added a delicious richness. I will definitely be making this again.
Decent Queen
[email protected]This was a quick and easy dish to make, and it turned out great! I used fresh green beans from my garden and they were so delicious. The cherry tomatoes and mozzarella melted together beautifully and the basil added a nice touch of flavor.
Helen Michel
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The green beans were perfectly cooked and the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella added a nice sweetness and creaminess. The basil added a fresh, herbaceous flavor that really brought the dish together.
PaffVenture
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The green beans were tender and flavorful, and the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil added a delicious burst of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.