GREEN BEANS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

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I FOUND that beans, basil and tomatoes make a very tasty combination of flavors, especially in summer, when all these ingredients can be garden fresh. I like to serve this pretty vegetable dish when entertaining. It's so colorful! -Shirley Heare, Fayetteville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
3 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Place beans and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet; stir in the sugar, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes; saute until tender. Drain beans; top with tomato mixture. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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