Garlic Beans with Baked Tomatoes

 

Roasted green beans with garlic, Parmesan, and tomatoes - the perfect side dish! These green beans make such a wonderful, healthy side dish. The garlic and Parmesan gives them a unique flavor, plus the tomatoes are a great twist and add a little sweetness to the beans.

 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted) 
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper

 

Directions:

Place green beans in a large bowl and add olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper; toss to coat beans. Heat coconut oil in medium skillet on low and saute for 5-7 minutes.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spread out green beans and tomatoes on baking sheet and sprinkle almonds on it. Bake for 5 minutes or green beans are slightly golden brown. Enjoy!