Roasted Balsamic Green Beans and Tomatoes

This is a super easy super delicious side I like to make. Lots of flavor and not a lot of ingredients. I love roasting vegetables in various seasonings and this one is always a winner.

1 package frozen Whole Green Beans
1 package fresh Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
Coarse Kosher Salt
Garlic Powder
Pepper
Balsamic Vinegar
Olive Oil (extra virgin)

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place green beans and tomatoes in 9 x 13 baking dish. Coat with a little olive oil and generously with balsamic vinegar; stir well. Season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper; stir again. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until tomatoes have shriveled and began to release their juices.

Barbecue Green Beans with Bacon

This is a nice way to dress up your green beans and also makes them super tasty for the kids! Something different. Something GOOD!

4 slices of Bacon, cut into pieces
1/4 cup Onion
1/4 cup Sugar
2 cans Green Beans, drained
1/2 cup Ketchup
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup Brown Sugar

Brown the bacon and onion in skillet.  Add ketchup, sugar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; stir. Simmer for 2 minutes. Place beans in oven safe dish; pour sauce over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.