Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes
This is a vibrant and healthy side dish that's easy to make and packed with flavor. The green beans are blanched until crisp-tender and then sautéed with garlic and cherry tomatoes for a colorful and delicious dish.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
- Green beans - 1 pound, trimmed
Let's Get Started
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the green beans are heated through.
- Serve the green beans with cherry tomatoes warm.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 80
- Fat: 3g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 4g
