Savory Roasted Green Beans with Tomato and Basil
Cook together. Feast together.
Eye appeal for your Christmas table. Plus they’re vegan and dairy free.
We had a delicious Thanksgiving feast with several vegan side dishes to compliment a roasted turkey and a smoked turkey breast. Rebel’s roasted potatoes were a hit and, for the first time ever, we managed without mashed potatoes, partly because her whipped sweet potatoes satisfied the need for that wonderful, fluffy potato texture.
The pies were delicious and no one could tell that the peach pie had been frozen – that made my day.
Now, we’re halfway to Christmas and Hanukkah. Time to start planning the next menu.
One thing that helps in the frantic rush is to have side dish recipes that are simple, tasty and healthy. And these roasted green beans will look great on your Christmas themed table or buffet.
My mom always liked to put toasted almond slices in green beans for Christmas dinner. As a kid, I found it hard to get excited with her over added touches to vegetables.
Now that our extended family is eating more plant-based dishes, Rebel and I love to find ways to add layers of seasoning, additional ingredients and bring out the natural flavor of the vegetables – which roasting them really does. To the fresh green beans, we added cherry tomatoes (also so delicious roasted) plus fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
You can easily double this recipe for a really big crowd, prep the ingredients hours ahead, roast them and let them sit at room temperature for about an hour and then reheat them the last five minutes before serving. Be sure to serve them on one of your favorite holiday plates for the full holiday effect.
~ Lee
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Savory Roasted Green Beans with Tomato and Basil
ingredients:
- 2 lbs fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch of fresh basil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- balsamic vinegar
- sea salt
instructions:
How to cook Savory Roasted Green Beans with Tomato and Basil
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place oven rack in the middle.
- Wash and trim green beans.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place green beans on the baking sheet.
- Pour olive oil on green beans and gently mix. Add whole cherry tomatoes.
- Roast in oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Wash and dry basil. Chop basil into thin strips.
- When beans are nearly cooked, about 5 minutes left, sprinkle basil over green beans and cook until done when easily pierced with a fork.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and drizzle balsamic vinegar to taste.
