Green Beans and Tomatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb green beans, rinsed and ends trimmed
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small shallot, diced fine
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp butter
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
salt
pepper

Directions:

Cut green beans to desired to 1.5 or 2 inches in length.
Blanch green beans in a large pot of salted boiling water for about 3 or 4 minutes.
Drain green beans and place in a bowl cold water to prevent further cooking.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the oil and the butter, let butter melt.
Add the garlic and shallot to oil and melted butter mixture and saute unitl shallots are glassey, about a minute or two.
Add the green beans to the pan and season with salt and pepper, mix until green beans are coated in the butter, let cook about two minutes, stirring ocassioanlly.
Add tomatoes and cook another 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through; be sure to mix gently so as not to break tomateos up too much.
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving add lemon zest or cheese if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	111.76 Kcal (468 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.23g	13%
Cholesterol	15.27mg	5%
Sodium	6.94mg	0%
Potassium	204.19mg	4%
Total Carbs	8.98g	3%
Sugars	4g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.64g	11%
Protein	1.99g	4%
Vitamin C	10.3mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	35.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.43 Kcal (395 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.95g	13%
Cholesterol	12.9mg	5%
Sodium	5.86mg	0%
Potassium	172.52mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.59g	3%
Sugars	3.38g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	11%
Protein	1.68g	4%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	30.2mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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