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Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes

Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes

Enjoy these delicious green beans with cherry tomatoes in a buttery basil sauce, perfect for Easter Dinner or any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Vegetable Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 122 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Fresh Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds green beans trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 0.25 cups butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 0.75 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

This dish is a favorite at Easter Dinner and pairs well with various meals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 294mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword buttery sauce, cherry tomatoes, Easter dinner, Easy Recipe, green beans, vegetable recipe
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