Basil Green Beans with Tomatoes
July 29th, 2008
I’ve made this recipe several times and I’m always surprised how tasty it is. I think the trick is the small amount of sugar combined with the basil; the sweetness highlights these in-season veggies (the green beans are from my farm share).
Basil Green Beans with Tomatoes
Adapted from Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes
1 lb. green beans, trimmed
1 c. grape tomatoes, halved
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
salt & pepper to taste
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. While water is heating, cut beans in halves or thirds so the pieces are similar in length to your grape tomatoes. Once water is boiling, add green beans and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain water and return the pot of beans to the stove over medium-low heat.
Add remaining ingredients to the pot, stirring for a few minutes until sugar is dissolved and tomatoes begin to soften.
Serve warm or room temperature.
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I'm Dara, the chick in the kitchen. Living in the suburbs of Manhattan with my two boys, ages 3 and 5, and husband. Trying to feed my family something more diverse than a different shape of pasta each night. Reach me at .
10 Comments
1. merrie | July 30th, 2008 at 7:03 am
This is one that I am actually up to making!!
2. Lauren | July 30th, 2008 at 7:26 am
It was so tasty that none of them made it to my frig! I didn’t even leave any for R to try!!!!
3. Carol | July 30th, 2008 at 9:42 am
I think I’m going to try this one tonight!
4. Sarah | July 30th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Looks yummy, too…I always put a tsp. or so in the pot when I am boiling corn, too. Gives it an extra sweetness.
5. Carol | July 30th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
This was quick & tasty. Thanks!
6. Meg | July 31st, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Hey Dara — this looks delicious, especially since there are so many tempting cherry tomatoes in the farmer’s market! I can’t wait to get my Roxbury pickup today.
7. chickinthekitchen.com &ra&hellip | August 3rd, 2008 at 7:30 pm
[...] me the heads up that they would be pink inside, just like the skins), grilled CSA sweet corn, and Basil Green Beans with Tomatoes (so yummy I made it again — basil, tomatoes, and green beans from my [...]
8. chickinthekitchen.com &ra&hellip | August 3rd, 2008 at 8:02 pm
[...] of variety, lots of success with new recipes. We enjoyed a Swiss Chard & Gruyère Frittata, Basil Green Beans with Tomatoes, and Strawberry-Coconut Muffins. I need to try making the Hoisin & Ginger-Glazed Chicken [...]
9. chickinthekitchen.com &ra&hellip | August 21st, 2008 at 6:38 pm
[...] appeal as comfort food: creamy, soft, and familiar (if it is to you!). But I would rather eat my Basil Green Beans with Tomatoes any [...]
10. chickinthekitchen.com &ra&hellip | September 15th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
[...] was tempted to make Basil Green Beans with Tomatoes again, but decided I ought to try something different with my CSA green beans this week. This stir [...]