Description
A quick, colorful, and vibrant side dish featuring tender-crisp green beans tossed with blistered tomatoes, garlic, butter, and a splash of balsamic vinegar for brightness.
Ingredients
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 cup grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Fill a medium pot with water, add a tablespoon of salt, and bring it to a boil.
- Add the trimmed green beans and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Drain the beans and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and grape tomatoes.
- Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the tomatoes blister and soften, about 4 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, add the balsamic vinegar and cooked green beans, and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed and serve warm.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for heat.
Swap grape tomatoes for cherry tomatoes for a sweeter flavor.
Enhance richness with a splash of cream or grated Parmesan.
Toss in fresh basil or parsley for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
