GREEN BEANS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES ENJOY DAN:

           GREEN BEANS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut on the bias into 2-inch pieces

1-1/3-cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2-cup water

2 tablespoons butter

8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1 handful fresh basil

2 tablespoons KIRKLAND brand crumbled bacon

DIRECTIONS:

1.    In a skillet over medium-high heat add butter until sizzling.

2.    Add roughly chopped garlic, stirring often, about 2 minutes.

3.    Add halved cherry tomatoes, stirring until nice and brown.

4.    Add green beans, and 1/2-cup water.

5.    Cover skillet with a lid, cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are almost soft, about 6-8 minutes.

6.    Remove from heat and season with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper.

7.    Top with crumbled bacon and fresh basil.

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