Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes

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.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
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 (per serving)

122
Calories
8g
Fat
13g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 122
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g 10%
Saturated Fat5g 25%
Cholesterol20mg 7%
Sodium294mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate13g 5%
Dietary Fiber4g 16%
Total Sugars4g
Protein3g
Vitamin C28mg 140%
Calcium50mg 4%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium353mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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