Homestyle Green Beans

Submitted by b.lee

"This is a simple recipe to kick up your average green bean dish."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes or 2 cups grape tomatoes

directions

1. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water and salt. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Drain; keep warm.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in sugar and next 4 ingredients. Add tomato, and cook, stirring gently until thoroughly heated. pour tomato mixture over beans, and toss gently. Serve hot.