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These easy Italian green beans are great with almost any main dish. Using simple ingredients to create big flavors!

Easy Italian Green Beans Side Dish

These easy Italian green beans and tomatoes are great with almost any main dish. Using simple ingredients to create big flavors! It's the perfect side dish.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 -4
Author Denise Wright (MyLifeCookbook.com)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans, washed and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add oil to a skillet and bring to medium heat.

  2. Add the garlic, fresh tomatoes and spices and mix well. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until the tomatoes wither.

  3. While the tomatoes are cooking add green beans to a microwave bowl and cook for 4 minutes.

  4. Once the green beans are done, drain any excess water and add to the tomato mixture when they have started to wither.

  5. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving if you want. This is optional.