Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes

This recipe originally appeared on the Rachael Ray Show. For more recipes and videos from the show visit RachaelRayShow.com.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound green beans or haricots verts
• 4 shallots, peeled and sliced into thin wedges, root end left intact
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 cup pitted black olives
• 1/4 cup EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup crumbled ricotta salata cheese
• Torn small fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Preparation

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven 500°F.

In a bowl, toss together the green beans, shallots, tomatoes, garlic, olives, EVOO, salt and pepper. Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until the beans are tender and the tomatoes burst, about 25 minutes.

To serve, top with the ricotta salata and garnish with basil.