GREEN BEANS WITH GRIDDLED TOMATOES

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This colourful seasonal side dish is the perfect side for summer entertaining

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

500g green beans , topped and tailed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
2-3 bunches cherry tomatoes on the vine

Steps:

  • Cook the beans in a pan of boiling salted water for 6-8 mins until just tender. Drain and quickly cool under cold running water. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan on the barbecue, then add the garlic and cook quickly until lightly browned. Add the beans, stir well, cover and leave to reheat. Meanwhile, cook the tomatoes on the grill bars until softened and slightly browned. Tip the beans into a serving bowl and top with the tomatoes. Sprinkle with a little sea salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

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