Green Beans and Tomatoes
Crisp green beans, blistered tomatoes, garlic, and lemon come together in this quick, fresh, and flavorful veggie side.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Pounds Green Beans trimmed
- 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
- Water for boiling
- 2-3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Shallot or ¼ small onion, sliced
- 3 Garlic Cloves sliced
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes heaping, different varieties are best, halved
- Salt and Pepper
- ½ Lemon
- Fresh Herbs such as thyme, parsley, dill or oregano
- Feta or cotija (optional)
Instructions
- Salt the water with a tablespoon of kosher salt, and once the water is boiling, add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes.1 ½ Pounds Green Beans, 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt, Water
- While the beans are cooking, fill a large bowl with cold water and ice. When the beans are done cooking, transfer them immediately to the ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve their bright green color.
- Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Add the shallot and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes.2-3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Shallot
- Turn the heat to medium high and remove beans with tongs, draining off the water. Toss with the oil and add the garlic and tomatoes.3 Garlic Cloves, 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until beginning to blacken and serve with a squeeze of lemon, a handful of cheese and herbs.½ Lemon, Fresh Herbs, Feta, Salt and Pepper
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Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1173mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 904IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg