Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
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Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes

By: STARNETSA  
"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."

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

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
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cups cherry tomato halves

Directions

  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.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 122 | Total Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 20mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by Cheryl 
I made this for for a small dinner party and it came out very good. I did skip the sugar and... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2005 by Missdvs 
This was very good! A neighbor went on vacation and he told me to help myself to his garden! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by lisaj-w 
A great idea to perk up ordinary green beans, but I found the addition of sugar to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2006 by SARAHWILKERSON 
These were wonderful and looked absolutely beautiful! I used frozen whole green beans (16 oz),... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2006 by Jharmon27 
Yum! I thought these were excellent...a great way to get your vegetables in. I did what... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2005 by ABBEYBABY 
Love this recipe as is, have made it often, but as a variation I add a little minced fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2006 by hotcook 
Great recipe for a dinner party. Looks beautiful on the plate. Also quite delicous. MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2006 by RLupisella 
Very very good! MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2005 by KALICEC 
Good recipe. I halved the butter and it was plenty. Next time I will use less sugar as it... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2005 by Basg 
Simple, easy and delicious! MORE

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