Green Beans with Fresh Tomatoes & Basil

If you are looking for a simple and delicious side dish, you will love this recipe for green beans with fresh tomatoes and basil. This dish is easy to make and full of flavor, thanks to the juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and tangy lemon juice. You can use fresh or canned tomatoes, depending on what you have on hand. The green beans are cooked until tender but still crisp, and then tossed with the tomato mixture in a large skillet. This is a great way to use up your garden produce or enjoy the bounty of summer farmers’ markets.

To make this dish, you will need:

  • 1 pound of fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1/4 cup of chopped onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add some salt. Add the green beans and cook for about 10 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes, or until soft.
  3. Add the tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft and juicy.
  4. Add the green beans to the skillet and toss well to combine with the tomato mixture. Cook for a few more minutes until heated through.
  5. Serve hot or at room temperature, garnished with more basil if desired.

Enjoy this green beans with fresh tomatoes and basil dish as a side for grilled chicken, fish, or steak, or as a light vegetarian meal with some crusty bread or rice.