Green Beans and Red Peppers

Name: Green Beans and Red Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/3 pound fresh green beans, trimmed; 3 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; Dash salt and pepper

I believe that simple sides are best. These basic, but beautiful beans prove my theory correct!—Betty Ellis, Boaz, Alabama

Ingredients

1/3 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
Dash salt and pepper

Directions

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute the red pepper, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drain beans and transfer to a serving dish. Add red pepper mixture and stir gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 79 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Green Beans with Red Pepper in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2008