Green Beans Provencale

Description: This recipe was submitted to TOH Healthy Cooking and was a runner up in the From the Herb Garden June/July 2010 issue. The recipe is being updated to reflect the use of fresh herbs as that is how it was entered in the contest. It is a wonderful way to serve fresh green beans.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and broken in 2-in lengths
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 -4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, or
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, or
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• salt and pepper

Steps:

1. Place the green beans and water in a large skillet.
2. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat; steam 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender.
3. Drain well and set aside.
4. Over medium-high heat, heat oil in skillet; add rosemary until fragrant.
5. Add onion, garlic and shallots; saute 1 minute.
6. Add green beans; saute 3 minutes.
7. Add tomatoes and basil; saute 2 minutes.
8. Serve.