Sautéed Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil (Side Dish)

Last updated on June 16th, 2023 at 06:24 am

Green beans are sauteed with garlic and shallots, and then tossed with tomatoes and fresh basil for added freshness.

Sautรฉed Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil (Side Dish)

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Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 ยฝย  poundsย  fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2ย  tablespoonsย  unsalted butter
  • 1ย  tablespoonย  olive oil
  • 3ย  largeย  shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2ย  garlic cloves, minced
  • One 14 ยฝ ounceย  can diced tomatoes
  • ยผย  cupย  dry white wine
  • 2ย  tablespoonsย  thinly sliced fresh basil
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot half way with water and bring to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain the beans and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set them aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and sautรฉ until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, including their juices, and cook until heated through. This should take about 3 minutes. Add the beans and cook until the juices evaporate and the beans are fork tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Stir in the wine and basil and simmer for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
  • Recipe from Giada de Laurentiis, Giadaโ€™s Family Dinners
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