Green Beans with Roasted Grape Tomatoes
You’ll have a healthy red and green holiday with this full-flavored side dish. Bright, roasted tomatoes top crisp-tender beans with sweetness. Grated cheese adds protein and taste.—Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, CA10 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 2 pints grape tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- Dash white pepper
- 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine oil and lemon peel. Place tomatoes in a
- greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil
- mixture. Sprinkle with celery salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake at
- 350° for 35-40 minutes or until very tender, stirring once.
- Meanwhile, place beans in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over
- 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-8 minutes or
- until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving plate.
- Place tomatoes over beans; sprinkle with cheese. Serve warm or at
- room temperature. Yield: 10 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 45 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 72 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber,