1. Sautéed Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

Servings: 3

Preparation time: 8 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Ready in: 28 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
• 1 small shallot, chopped
• 2 cups cherry tomato halves
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
• 2 teaspoons raw honey

Directions

• Pour water and beans in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cover pan, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low then simmer for 10 minutes until tender. Drain beans and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot and sauté until garlic is lightly browned.
• Stir in tomatoes and cook until just soft; stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with pepper and basil then drizzle with honey.
• Pour the tomato mixture over the green beans, and toss gently to blend.