Best SautÉed Green Beans And Cherry Tomatoes Recipes

Sauteed Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes image

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 lb green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper, freshly ground (to taste)

Steps:

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add green beans and cook, stirring often, until seared in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water, cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes for tender-crisp or 6 minutes for tender.
Push the beans to the side; add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add tomatoes, stir everything together and cook until the tomatoes begin to break down, 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in vinegar, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 10.5, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 2.7

SAUTÉED GREEN BEANS AND CHERRY TOMATOES image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Steps:

1. Trim the stems from the beans; cook in boiling salted water for approx. 6-8 mins. until tender. Shock the beans in ice water and drain. Chill until needed. 2. Heat the butter; add the shallot and garlic and cook 2 mins. Add the lemon juice and wine, and cook 1 min more or until almost dry. 3. Add the beans; season and cook 2 mins. 4. Add the cherry tomatoes and tarragon. Cook 2 mins or just long enough to heat the tomatoes. 5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.