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  • Green Beans with Basil and Tomato

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    Green Beans with Basil and Tomato
    Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Servings: 6
    by John Spottiswood
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    This is an attractive and tasty side dish. The butter, basil and tomato adds a nice flavor boost to the green beans. I've made them with garlic salt and regular kosher salt, both are delicious. If you want to spice it up, add more black pepper or substitute crushed red pepper for the black pepper.

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
    • 1 1/2 cups water
    • 1/4 cup butter
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt or kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
    • 2 cups cherry or grape tomato halves

    Directions

    1. Place beans in a large saucepan with water. Cover, bring to a boil, and simmer on low until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
    2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar, garlic or kosher 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. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

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    Reviews

    • Nancy Miyasaki
      Nancy Miyasaki
      John served these recently as a side dish with a stuffed pork tenderloin. They were tender and flavorful. Almost everyone had seconds!
      • Debbi Simms
        Debbi Simms
        Love the look and sound of this will be trying very soon
        • Wendi Taylor
          Wendi Taylor
          Sound delicious. Definitely going to try this one soon!
          • Lisa Price
            Lisa Price
            Appears to be delicious! Love tomato, basil, and green beans~so, to put them all together sounds wonderful!!
            ;p

            Comments

            • Smokinhotchef
              Smokinhotchef
              Hey John! I really like this recipe. The addition of the sugar with the tomato reminds me of a stewed tomato recipe my mom made back in the day! The green beans just make it even better. I'd probably add a touch of sambal oelek for a little heat! Great Recipe!
              • Claudia lamascolo
                Claudia lamascolo
                I love this going to try it!
                • K. Garner
                  K. Garner

                  I've always found black pepper essential with green beans. Good suggestion. Thanks for posting. Can't wait to try!

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