Green Beans with Tomato and Basil

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Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
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Green Beans with Tomato and Basil
Ingredients
  • 1
    tablespoon olive oil
  • 1
    medium onion, chopped
  • 1
    bunch green onions, white part only
  • 2
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 4
    cups trimmed fresh green beans (about 10 oz.) or frozen whole green beans, thawed
  • 1/4
    cup water
  • 1/4
    cup chopped fresh basil or Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
  • 1/4
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/8
    teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2
    small tomatoes, cut into wedges
Directions

In a very large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, white part of green onions, and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add green beans; cook for 2 minutes more, tossing with tongs frequently. Add water; bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Stir in basil, salt, and pepper. Serve with tomato wedges. Makes 4 servings.

From the Test Kitchen
  • Variation TEST KITCHEN TIP:To give this recipe Southern flair, add 1/2 cup chopped ham at the same time as the onions and garlic.
Nutrition Facts (Green Beans with Tomato and Basil)
  • Servings Per Recipe 4,
  • Calories 84,
  • Protein (gm) 3,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 12,
  • Fat, total (gm) 4,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 2,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 5,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 4,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 1166,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 21,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 1,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 40,
  • Sodium (mg) 155,
  • Potassium (mg) 364,
  • Calcium (DV %) 61,
  • Iron (DV %) 1,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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