Zero-POINTS Value Roasted Green Beans and Fresh Tomato
Makes 4 servings
Total Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients
* 3 sprays olive oil cooking spray
* 4 cups green beans, trimmed and cut in half
* 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, washed and cut in half (or quartered, if large)
* 1/4 cup fresh basil, cut into ribbons, divided
* 2 tsp finely minced garlic, or less to taste
* 1/2 tsp table salt, or more to taste
* 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
Instructions
* 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.
* Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of 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, topped with remaining 2 tablespoons of basil. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
posted @ Friday, November 27, 2009 12:19 PM