Green Beans with Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Name: Green Beans with Roasted Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 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

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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, CA

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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 zest. Place tomatoes in a greased 15x10x1-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.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 45 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.

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