Description
For a simple and summery side dish, you will love these green beans, parboiled and tossed with olive oil, juicy, ripe tomatoes, and thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and water. Set aside, with a clean kitchen towel.
- Bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil. Carefully place the beans in the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Drain the beans in a colander and immediately transfer them to the ice bath to shock them. Allow them to sit in the ice bath for about 5 minutes to cool slightly.
- Drain and place the beans on the clean kitchen towel. Dry them to remove most of the excess water. Transfer to a large, clean mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and toss gently. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Green Beans
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetable
Keywords: green beans, thyme, tomatoes