Sauteed Green Beans & Cherry Tomatoes

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(from suddenlyslim’s recipe box)

Here’s a simple saute that is well suited for a special meal and versatile enough for your everyday repertoire

Source: From EatingWell: December 2005/January 2006, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)

Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • sea salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Add green beans and cook, stirring often, until seared in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Add water, cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes for tender-crisp or 6 minutes for tender.

  4. Push the beans to the side; add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  5. Add tomatoes, stir everything together and cook until the tomatoes begin to break down, 2 to 3 minutes.

  6. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar, salt and pepper.

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