Eric and Lacey's Green Bean Tomato Basil Bake

An excellent treat! Fun to make and fun to eat!

ingredients

1 1/2 lbs fresh, local green beans
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups cherry tomatoes (sliced)
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cut into cubes
4-6 fresh basil leaves, sliced thinly
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 cup grated parmesan and asiago cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil

directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Steam beans for 5-10 minutes or until just tender. Toss the parmesan and bread crumbs together in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the mixture over the bottom of a lightly-oiled 2-3 quart baking dish. When beans have cooled, toss with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, (garlic), salt and olive oil. Add to baking dish and cover with remaining bread crumb mix. Cut butter into small pieces and scatter over top. Bake 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

Source: The Miller's