These beans are briefly boiled and tossed with cherry tomatoes in a buttery basil sauce to make the most yummy green beans ever! We serve these at Easter Dinner every year but are a delicious accent to any meal.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
122 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place beans and water in a large saucepan. Cover, and bring to a boil. Set heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain off water, and set aside.
Step 2
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar, garlic salt, pepper and basil. Add tomatoes, and cook stirring gently just until soft. Pour the tomato mixture over the green beans, and toss gently to blend.
Ingredients
¼ cup butter
1 ½ cups water
¾ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh basil
1 ½ pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
