Ingredients
1lbgreen beanstrimmed
½tspbaking soda
1tbsplemon juice
1tbspred wine vinegar
½tspsugar
3tbspolive oil
1clovegarlicminced
Salt & Pepper
2tspfresh basilchopped
2cupscherry tomatoeshalved
¼cuptoasted almonds
Preparation
Bring water and baking soda to a rolling boil. Cook green beans for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain beans and place in an ice bath.
Combine lemon juice, sugar, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl. Add green beans and tomatoes and allow to marinate at least 30 minutes.
Top with basil and almonds just before serving.