Fresh Green Beans Garden Toss

Garden fresh cherry tomatoes tossed with just picked beans and basil - a sure winner!

Fresh Green Beans Garden Toss

serves 6

• 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces 
• 1 1/2 cups water 
• 1/4 cup butter 
• pinch of sugar 
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt 
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil 
• 2 cups cherry tomato halves 

Place beans and water in a large saucepan. Cover, and bring to a boil. Set heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain off water, and set aside. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar, garlic salt, pepper and basil. Add tomatoes, and cook stirring gently just until soft. Pour the tomato mixture over the green beans, and toss gently to blend.