Basil Green Beans

This recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving. It is a refreshing take on green beans, eliminating the fat in traditional green beans. Only 90 calories per serving!

You will need:

2 lbs. green beans, trimmed
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
4 tbsp. olive oil
3/4 tsp. salt
1 pint of grape tomatoes, each halved
2 large red onions, each halved and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large jelly roll pan, toss green beans with pepper, 2 tbsp. oil, and 1/2 tsp salt. Roast beans 30 minutes or until tender and browned, stirring once. Stir in tomatoes, roast 5 minutes longer.

Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tbsp. oil over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook 20 minutes or until onions are tender and browned, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in garlic, cook 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar, remove from heat.

Toss onions and basil with beans, transfer to serving bowl. Serve warm!