Imagine a side dish so delicious and colorful that it steals the spotlight from your main course! Our Supreme Green Beans and Tomatoes recipe is not just another vegetable side, but a culinary experience that combines crisp, fresh green beans with juicy, burst-in-your-mouth cherry tomatoes. In just 25 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality vegetable dish that's incredibly simple to prepare and packed with flavor that will have your family and guests asking for seconds.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the green beans thoroughly under cold running water, then trim off the ends using a sharp knife. Pat the green beans dry with a clean kitchen towel to ensure even cooking.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes by cutting them carefully with a sharp knife. Set aside in a separate bowl.
- Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely, ensuring the pieces are uniform in size for consistent flavor distribution.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to shimmer and become hot but not smoking.
- Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 30-45 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning. The garlic should become fragrant and light golden.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly with the garlic-infused oil. Cook for 6-8 minutes, tossing occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- When the green beans are tender-crisp and bright green, add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan.
- Season the vegetables with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Gently toss to combine all ingredients and heat the tomatoes through.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes are just warmed and slightly softened but still retain their shape.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.
Tips
- Choose fresh, firm green beans with a vibrant green color and no blemishes for the best texture and taste.
- Pat green beans completely dry before cooking to ensure they sauté instead of steam, creating a perfect tender-crisp texture.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for maximum flavor infusion.
- Don't overcrowd the pan - this ensures vegetables cook evenly and develop beautiful caramelization.
- Mince garlic uniformly to prevent burning and ensure consistent flavor throughout the dish.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like basil or thyme at the end of cooking.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture, while the vegetables are still hot and vibrant.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
