Two-Bean Tomato Bake

[Guest guest]

This makes a mighty amount according to the recipe as listed. I

haven't tried

it yet, but plan to soon. However, I think I will certainly cut the

butter in half

and use vegetable broth in its stead. Looks quite good; hard to go

wrong with

veggies and herbs.

 

Two-Bean Tomato Bake

 

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces

1 1/2 lbs fresh wax beans, cut into 2 inch pieces

5 medium tomatoes, peeled and cubed

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 medium sweet onion, chopped

10 Tbs butter or margarine, divided

1 1/2 tsp minced garlic, divided

1 1/2 tsp dried basil, divided

1 1/2 tsp dried oregano, divided

1 tsp salt

1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

 

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a

boil. Cook,

uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; add the

tomatoes

and set aside.

In a skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in 4 Tbs butter. Add I tsp

garlic, I tsp

basil, I tsp oregano and salt. Add to bean mixture; toss to coat.

Spoon into a

greased 3 QT baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread

crumbs,

Parmesan cheese and remaining garlic, basil and oregano. Sprinkle

over

bean mixture. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover;

bake

15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Yield: 14 to 16 servings

 

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The fact that astronomies change while the stars abide is a true

analogy of

every realm of human life and thought, religion not least of all. No

existent

theology can be a final formulation of spiritual truth.

-Harry Emerson Fosdick, preacher and author (1878-1969)