Caramelized Onion, Green Bean, and Cherry Tomato Tian

Ingredients

• 5 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1 pound)
• Cooking spray
• 3 cups thinly sliced onion
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Cook beans in boiling water 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
3. Heat a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion and next 4 ingredients (onion through pepper); saute 8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Stir in vinegar, basil, and oregano; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Arrange beans in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with onion mixture. Arrange tomatoes on top of onion mixture, and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400° for 35 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned.