Two-Bean Tomato Bake

Name: Two-Bean Tomato Bake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Cuisine: Indian Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Side Dishes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1-1/2 pounds fresh wax beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 5 medium tomatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/2 pounds fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 medium sweet onion, chopped; 10 tablespoons butter, divided; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil, divided; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Parmesan cheese, basil and garlic spice up this mouthwatering medley of beans, mushrooms, onion and tomato. It's even more flavorful when you use your garden harvest. We love the crumb topping because it adds a fantastic crunch.—Dorothy Rieke, Julian, Nebraska

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1-1/2 pounds fresh wax beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
5 medium tomatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 pounds fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
10 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; add tomatoes and set aside.
In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in 4 tablespoons butter until crisp-tender. Add 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon oregano and salt; cook 1 minute longer. Add to the bean mixture; toss to coat. Spoon into a greased 3-qt. baking dish.
Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs, cheese and remaining garlic, basil and oregano. Sprinkle over bean mixture.
Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 124 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Two-Bean Tomato Bake in Taste of Home June/July 2002

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2124arizona

Jun 27, 2017

Green beans and tomatoes go together. This is a unique and flavorful twist!!
katlaydee3

May 30, 2010

I also meant to say that I left out the mushrooms.
katlaydee3

May 30, 2010

Excellent recipe. Made this for dinner with baby back ribs on the grill. Great side dish.