Beans, Green w/Basil & Tomatoes
List of Ingredients
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, or two 9-ounce packages frozen whole green beans
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut into wedges
Fresh basil sprigs (optional)
Finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Recipe
1. If using fresh green beans, precook covered in a medium saucepan in small amount of boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain; set aside.
2. Place margarine or butter in a wok or large skillet. Preheat over medium-high heat until margarine melts. Stir-fry green beans in margarine for 3 minutes.
3. Add mushrooms, stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add water, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Cover and cook about 3 minutes or until just crisp-tender. Add tomatoes; toss to combine.
4. Serve immediately. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired. Pass Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serves 4
Calories 86
Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 312 mg
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