Green Beans with Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes 
• 1 teaspoon basil dried
• 1 clove garlic minced pressed peeled
• 2 pounds green beans 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 10 servings salt and pepper 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Rinse green beans; remove and discard ends and any strings. In a 6- to 8-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil.
2. Add beans, cover, and cook until tender-crisp to bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Drain beans, pour into a serving dish, and keep warm. Dry pan.
4. Meanwhile, rinse tomatoes; remove and discard stems. Set pan over high heat and add olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, and basil. Stir until tomatoes are hot, about 3 minutes.
5. Pour over beans.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.