Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Roasted Green Beans and Fresh Tomato

Okay, truth is, I really don't like tomatoes but the hubby does. So, I made this dish. When serving I went heavy on the green beans for me and heavy on the tomatoes for him.... We were both very happy.

This is a great side dish (that I found on the WW website) that really doesn't take long to make. However it tastes like it did!

Roasted Green Beans and Fresh Tomato
Serves: 4
Points: 0

Ingredients

3 sprays olive oil cooking spray
4 cups green beans, trimmed
2 cups grape tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes, cut in half (or quartered if large)
1/4 cup fresh basil, cut into ribbons, divided
2 tsp minced garlic, or less to taste
1/2 tsp table salt (I use kosher) or more to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or more to taste

1) Preheat over to 450 degrees. Coat a large roasting pan with cooking spray.

2) Place green beans in a single layer in prepared pan and coat with cooking spray. Roast until desired doneness, stirring once or twice, about 10 to 15 minutes

3) Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, 2 tbsp of basil, garlic, salt, & pepper and set aside.

4) When green beans are finished, remove from oven and spoon tomato mixture in pan. Toss thoroughly. Serve hot, room temperature, or chilled. Top with remaining 2 tbsp of basil.

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