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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

JINGLE JINGLE: Saute Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

Healthy and delicious side dish for your holiday dinner!

What You Will Need: (Feeds 6-8 people)

1 Pound of Haricot Verte Green Beans

1 Pint of Cherry Tomatoes

3 Cloves of garlic 

2 Medium sized shallots

1/2 Cup of low sodium chicken stock (not broth!!!) or vegetable stock

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 Teaspoon of Italian Seasoning

Salt and Pepper to taste

Red Pepper Flakes (optional for those of you who like a little kick)

Slithered Toasted Almonds

How to Make:

1.) Wash all your veggies, cut the ends off your green beans and half the cheery tomatoes

2.) Diced shallots and mince garlic 

3.) In a large saute pan saute your shallots and garlic (stir constantly not letting the garlic burn)

4.) Once the shallots are soft add your green beans saute for 2 mins and add your chicken or vegetable stock (this will speed up the cooking)

5.) Add your seasonings

6.) Cook till green beans are fork tender and add the tomatoes saute for 1 more min (Do not overcook the tomatoes just until they pop)

7.) Place in serving dish and top with slithered almonds


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