These Quick Stovetop Green Beans area delicious side dish that can be served with potatoes, pasta, grains, or bread. You'll love the flavor of these tender beans in a garlicky tomato sauce.
16 oz. green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
1 ½ tbsp. olive oil
12 oz. cherry tomatoes, cut in half
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
⅓ tsp. sea salt or to taste
¼ tsp. pepper or to taste
⅛ tsp. red pepper flakes or to taste
Boil a medium-sized pot of water with a generous amount of salt in it. Toss in the trimmed green beans and cook for 5-10 minutes. You can cook them more or less, depending on how soft or firm you like your green beans.
While the beans are cooking, heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the oil and then the tomatoes, cut in half. Cook them until they become soft and start to fall apart, about 10 minutes.
Finally, add the cooked green beans to the seasoned tomatoes and stir well. Cook everything for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together. Serve warm.