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Green Beans Provence Recipe

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Crisp-tender green beans are paired with tomatoes for a colorful and nutritious side. Dressed with fresh basil and just enough vinegar to add a bit of tang, this side compliments most any entree. Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

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Green Beans Provence Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

10 10 20

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt

Directions

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
In a large bowl, combine beans and tomatoes. Combine the basil, vinegar, oil, garlic, pepper and salt; drizzle over beans and toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 60 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 46 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Green Beans Provence in Healthy Cooking April/May 2009, p15

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Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2012 by samanthaphill

Absolutely love it! I have made this many times. I can eat the whole thing by myself!!

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2011 by Pinstripes

Completely fantastic. I don't have the tarragon vinegar, I just use red wine vinegar instead.

Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2010 by Eifel

I made this simple dish for our Memorial Day picnic and it was hands down, the favorite side dish of the event. Thanks for posting this delicious, heathly dish.

Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2009 by HayRiver

Best recipe for green beans I have ever tried; every bite bursts with flavor. Even my 3 year old can't stop eating these!