Green Beans Provencale

PaulaG's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb fresh green beans , trimmed and broken in 2-in lengths
• ¼ cup water
• 2 -4 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ cup sliced green onion
• 4 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 tablespoons shallots , minced
• 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes , halved
• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary , or
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil , or
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• salt and pepper

Directions:

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

Reviews

[ursie639]

We really liked the tomatoes in this recipe. They provided a lot of color and flavor. The seasoning was subtle, but good.

[Chef #839452]

We loved these green beans so much my family has requested them for Thanksgiving, so we shall have them again soon!

[CIndytc]

Very very good beans....The rosemary really stands out....will make often.