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Green Beans with Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Roasted tomatoes top crisp-tender beans with a bit of sweetness, and grated cheese adds protein and flavor to this lovely dish.

—MICHAELA ROSENTHAL INDIO, CA

PREP: 10 MIN. BAKE: 35 MIN. MAKES: 10 SERVINGS

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel

2 pints grape tomatoes

1/4 teaspoon celery salt

Dash white pepper

1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

2 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

1. In a small bowl, combine oil and lemon peel. Place tomatoes in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil mixture. Sprinkle with celery salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until very tender, stirring once.

2. Meanwhile, place beans in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving plate.

3. Place tomatoes over the beans; sprinkle with cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.

PER SERVING 3/4 cup equals 45 cal., 2 g fat (trace sat. fat), 2 mg chol., 72 mg sodium, 7 g carb., 3 g fiber, 2 g pro. Diabetic Exchange: 1 vegetable.