GREEN BEANS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

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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

1 ½ pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon sugar
¾ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh basil
2 cups cherry tomato halves

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

Tanzania Nyumbani
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I was looking for a simple and healthy side dish to serve with my grilled chicken and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The green beans were cooked to perfection and the cherry tomatoes added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be mak


Hassan Tanveer
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out well. I like to add a little bit of garlic to the dish for extra flavor. I also like to use a variety of cherry tomatoes, such as yellow, orange, and red. It makes the dish mo


Sayyed Khalid
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used fresh green beans from my garden and they were so flavorful. The cherry tomatoes added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


plushie and vlog cousins :D
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. I love that it's healthy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Pascale H Geffrard
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but I loved this dish. The cherry tomatoes really balance out the flavor of the green beans. I will definitely be making this again.


Imamdino Arslan
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for a weeknight dinner. It's always a hit. I love that it's a healthy dish that doesn't sacrifice flavor.


Victor Olivera
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I was looking for a simple and healthy side dish to serve with my grilled chicken and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The green beans were cooked to perfection and the cherry tomatoes added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be mak


deven munisami
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out well. I like to add a little bit of garlic to the dish for extra flavor. I also like to use a variety of cherry tomatoes, such as yellow, orange, and red. It makes the dish mo


HEH GAMER
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. I used fresh green beans from my garden and they were so delicious. The cherry tomatoes added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


mstmishu islam
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This dish was so good! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The green beans were cooked to perfection and the cherry tomatoes were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


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