Yields Makes 8 to 10 servings
Notes: Rinse and trim beans and tomatoes up to 1 day ahead; cover and chill.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Rinse green beans; remove and discard ends and any strings. In a 6- to 8-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add beans, cover, and cook until tender-crisp to bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain beans, pour into a serving dish, and keep warm. Dry pan.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, rinse tomatoes; remove and discard stems. Set pan over high heat and add olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, and basil. Stir until tomatoes are hot, about 3 minutes. Pour over beans. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients

 2 pounds green beans
 2 cups cherry tomatoes
 2 tablespoons olive oil
 1 clove garlic, peeled and pressed or minced
 1 teaspoon dried basil
  Salt and pepper

Directions

Step 1
1

Rinse green beans; remove and discard ends and any strings. In a 6- to 8-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add beans, cover, and cook until tender-crisp to bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain beans, pour into a serving dish, and keep warm. Dry pan.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, rinse tomatoes; remove and discard stems. Set pan over high heat and add olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, and basil. Stir until tomatoes are hot, about 3 minutes. Pour over beans. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Green Beans with Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes

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