This fantastic veggie side dish is based on a recipe from the Weight Watchers website. The original recipe calls only for basil and only roasts the green beans, while leaving the other ingredients raw. Not being a fan of the texture of raw tomatoes, I decided to roast the whole thing. I've never regretted that decision - the smell of the roasting basil and garlic was to die for, and the taste and texture fully lived up to the expectations it set. The soft, juicy, garlicky-sweet roasted tomatoes become almost a sauce for the beans. Some time later I made it again, this time adding fresh oregano too. I've also made it without roasting the basil, only adding it at the end for a fresher taste and texture. This is now the signature recipe for green beans in my repertoire - I never plan on making plain steamed green beans again!
(Serves 4)
