Sauteed Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Sautéed Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes! This quick and easy side dish combines crisp-tender green beans with juicy, sweet cherry tomatoes, all sautéed in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil. A touch of seasoning, with optional red pepper flakes for a subtle heat and fresh basil for a pop of herbaceous freshness, elevates this simple dish into a show-stopping accompaniment. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a perfect choice for busy weeknights or when you need a healthy, colorful side to complement your main course. Enjoy the natural flavors and fresh ingredients of this easy summer-inspired recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 5 leaves fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends off the green beans. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and pat them dry. Slice each tomato in half.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir well to coat them in the garlic and oil. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans begin to soften but remain crisp-tender.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, along with the salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are slightly softened and begin to release their juices.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the skillet from heat.
If desired, tear the fresh basil leaves into small pieces and sprinkle them over the dish as a garnish before serving.
Serve immediately as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1769 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1635 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
