Penzey's Tomato Basil Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans (or frozen whole haricots vert) ⓘ
- 4 -6 plum tomatoes (4 if large, 6 if small) or 4 -6 roma tomatoes (4 if large, 6 if small) ⓘ
- 14 cup olive oil ⓘ
- 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced ⓘ
- 1 12 teaspoons dried basil or 1 12 teaspoons dried dill or 1 12 teaspoons dried oregano ⓘ
- 14 teaspoon ground black pepper ⓘ
- 14 teaspoon salt ⓘ
Instructions
- Fill a large pot approx 2/3 with water and bring to a boil.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for 30 seconds.
- Remove with tongs and put in a bowl with cold water.
- After a few minutes, remove the tomatoes, and peel, core, and finely chop them.
- (Don't drain the boiling water - you'll want this for the beans).
- Place the oil in a large skillet over low heat.
- Add the chopped tomato, garlic, and basil.
- Simmer for 15 minutes.
- While tomatoes are simmering, wash and trim the green beans.
- Cook in boiling water for 7-10 minutes depending on how small & tender your beans are.
- Drain & briefly rinse the beans.
- Place in a serving bowl.
- Pour the tomatoes over the beans and toss to coat.
- Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- For best flavor, cover and let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
392
kcal
20% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).