Zero-Points-Value Roasted Green Beans and Fresh Tomato
"THE best green beans I have ever eaten!!!!! My husband and I were fighting over them!!! He could not believe they were from Weight Watchers. I use frozen whole green beans that I let thaw on the counter, a ton more garlic and fresh basil because we just LOVE those two together. Delish!!!!!!!!"
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- olive oil flavored cooking spray, 3 sprays
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut in half (thawed) or (16 ounce) bags frozen green beans (thawed)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, washed and cut in half
- 1⁄2 cup fresh basil, cut into ribbons
- 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
- 1⁄2 teaspoon table salt (or more)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
directions
- Preheat oven to 450ºF. Coat a large roasting pan with cooking spray.
- Place green beans in a single layer in prepared pan and coat with cooking spray. Roast until desired doneness, stirring once or twice, about 10 to 15 minutes, 25 minutes if using frozen.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside.
- When green beans are finished, remove from oven and spoon tomato mixture into pan; toss thoroughly. Serve hot, room temperature or chilled. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
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Reviews
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I cook for a family member who has many diet restrictions for health reasons , so I had to modify this recipe. I did not use the oil spray or salt and left out the basil for personal preferences. Even with the omissions and restrictions this was such a flavourful dish. Thanks for the recipe. -
I loved these green beans and will be making them again. Didnt have fresh basil so used dried and added a tad bit more garlic. Tossed the tomatoes with the green beans a couple minutes before they were finished roasting and served immediately. Made and reviewed for Pick A Chef's Orphanage - May 2012. -
Have to agree with everybody--delicious!! I used fresh green beans, more garlic and dried basil. Will make this quite often. Made for PAC Orphanage 2012. -
OMG these are SOOO good! My new favorite way of cooking green beans. I highly recommend these, even if you're not a big green bean fan. The taste is so fresh, it makes me dream of sitting in a little restaurant in Italy, munching on this as a side dish. YUM YUM :) -
Good, solid, easy dish. I used green beans that were a bit older and larger than haricots verts, so I had to let them go a bit longer than 15 minutes, but very good indeed. Served with chicken andouille sausage and toasted homemade bread.
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Palmtreesbend
Palmetto, 48
<p>I live on the Gulf Coast of Florida with my husband, David, 3 children, 3 cats and 2 goofy pugs. I'm originally from upstate New York and have lived in Florida for 18 years. The summers are very long here and you spend most of your time inside because of the terrible heat and humidity. Before becoming a stay at home mom, I worked for 6 years as the Catering Coordinator for The Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa, the oldest, largest wooden structure in the world, located in Clearwater, Florida. I LOVE cooking and entertaining. <br />Trying to feed a family of 5 on one income can be tricky at times so I am always looking for new ideas and recipes. That is how I happened upon RZ. <br />Cooking has become my passion for keeping me sane. I don't like being stuck indoors most of the year! The plus side to living in this climate is the yearly abundance of fresh produce. I have constant (and cheap!) access to most fruits and vegies all year round at numerous stands on the side of the road. <br /> <br /><img src=http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Iwasadopted.jpg alt= /> <br /> <br /><img src=http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/ZaarNicksMom/PACsticker-Adopted.jpg alt= /></p>
