GREEN BEANS PROVENCALE

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This recipe was submitted to TOH Healthy Cooking and was a runner up in the From the Herb Garden June/July 2010 issue. The recipe is being updated to reflect the use of fresh herbs as that is how it was entered in the contest. It is a wonderful way to serve fresh green beans.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and broken in 2-in lengths
1/4 cup water
2 -4 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup sliced green onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, or
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, or
2 teaspoons dried basil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the green beans and water in a large skillet.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat; steam 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender.
  • Drain well and set aside.
  • Over medium-high heat, heat oil in skillet; add rosemary until fragrant.
  • Add onion, garlic and shallots; saute 1 minute.
  • Add green beans; saute 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and basil; saute 2 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.2, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 13.7, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 3.2

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