Warm New Potatoes Cherry Tomatoes And Green Beans With Fresh Basil Food

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL SERVED WITH PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain well; set aside.
• Melt the butter and oil in a heavy, large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and cook until the juices evaporate and the beans are almost tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Stir in the wine and basil. Simmer 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Pour a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan onto a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. A silicone baking sheet is highly recommended. Repeat with the remaining cheese, spacing the spoonfuls about a 1/2-inch apart.
• Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool.
• Yield: 8 to 10 crisps

GREEN BEANS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place beans and water in a large saucepan. Cover, and bring to a boil. Set heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain off water, and set aside.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar, garlic salt, pepper and basil. Add tomatoes, and cook stirring gently just until soft. Pour the tomato mixture over the green beans, and toss gently to blend.

GREEN BEANS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook beans in water, until tender.
• In a fry, melt butter and add garlic salt, sugar, basil, salt and pepper.
• Swish cherry tomato halves around until barely soft and heated, but not squishy.
• Add the drained beans and mix well.
• (TO SAVE TIME, you can use drained canned green beans instead of fresh green beans and canned stewed tomatoes instead of fresh cherry tomatoes. Just add the canned vegetables to the butter/basil mixture and heat through. I do this frequently and it works o).

WARM POTATO SALAD PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• 1. To make Pesto:
• 2. Purée 1 cup arugula, 1/2 cup spinach, basil, garlic, and walnut pieces in food processor until smooth. Add remaining arugula and spinach, and pulse until smooth. With machine running, pour in lemon juice and oil, and blend until combined. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• 3. To make Potato Salad:
• 4. Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water 10 minutes. Add green beans, and cook 5 minutes more. Drain, and transfer to bowl. Cover to keep warm.
• 5. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Sauté fennel and shallot in oil 10 minutes, or until browned. Add sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes, and sauté 3 to 4 minutes more.
• 6. Toss Pesto and fennel mixture with potatoes and green beans. Garnish with tomatoes, and serve.

ROASTED POTATOES WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• In the prepared baking dish, toss the potatoes, tomatoes, basil, and garlic with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the rosemary.
• Bake 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until tender.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES & BASIL

Steps:

• Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet saute shallot in butter until tender. Add the garlic, sugar, lemon juice, salt, parsley and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in beans and tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with basil.

ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Toss green beans in olive oil and some salt and pepper and spread them out on a baking sheet. Roast in oven for 35 minutes, stirring ocassionaly. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and toss with cherry tomatoes, basil and pumpkin seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or room temperature.

WARM NEW POTATOES, CHERRY TOMATOES AND GREEN BEANS WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sprage rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray. Toss potatoes and 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Scatter on prepared sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes. Maintain oven temperature. Meanwhile, cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain beans; pat dry. Place beans, tomatoes and garlic in large bowl. Add 2 tablesppons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss. Add to potatoes on sheet. Roast until tomatoes begin to break down, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with basil; mix in 1 tablespoon oil, if desired. Mound warm vegetables in large shallow bowl

ROASTED POTATOES, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400^.
• Spray a jellyroll pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Toss potatoes in a zip-top bag with 2 T. olive oil.
• Scatter on pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast until tender, approximately 50 minutes, turning occasionally.
• In the meantime, cook the green beans in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 3 minutes.
• Drain beans and pat dry.
• Place beans, tomatoes, and garlic in another zip-top bag.
• Add 2 T. olive oil and shake to mix.
• When potatoes are tender, add the bean mixture and roast another 8 minutes.

GREEN BEANS BRAISED WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion softens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add green beans, tomatoes, basil leaves, and 1/2 cup water. Cook until beans are crisp-tender, stirring and tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.