Roasted Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes and Walnuts

There is nothing better than a holiday dish that is quick and simple to put together. This is a dish that fits that bill. It is delicious, easy, and beautiful as well as being full of nutrients.

Tomatoes - They are a good source of Vitamins A, C, K, folate, manganese, and potassium. They are high is fiber, beta-carotene, and the antioxidant lycopene making them a powerhouse to enjoy. Combined with extra virgin olive oil (or another healthy oil), lycopene is a known fighter against pancreatic, prostate, breast, and colon cancers. The walnuts are a rich source of omega-3 fat, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which is beneficial to heart health, and ellagic acid which is not only an antioxidant but has been said to help fight cancer cells. Green beans are high in vitamins A, C, and B6 as well as the minerals iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Don't be fooled by the green color of sring beans being all they have to offer as they are also high in antioxidants bearing a proved source of lutein, beta-carotene, violaxanthin, and neoxanthin. In some cases, the presence of these carotenoids in green beans is comparable to their presence in other carotenoid-rich vegetables like carrots and tomatoes.