Pepper Parmesan Beans

Name: Pepper Parmesan Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large sweet red pepper, diced; 1 small green pepper, diced; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/3 to 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

A colorful mixture of peppers and green beans gets an Italian treatment with basil and Parmesan cheese in this delightful vegetable dish. The garlic adds a savory zip. —Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

Ingredients

1 large sweet red pepper, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 to 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the peppers, onion and garlic in oil until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. Add the beans, basil and salt; toss to coat. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 7-8 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Stir in cheese; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 107 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Pepper Parmesan Beans in Taste of Home June/July 1999

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rmbarr059

Feb 28, 2018

Nice change from the usual boring green beans. I actually forgot to put in the parmesan cheese, so I’m sure it will be even more delicious next time I make it and remember :)
302harrison

Aug 10, 2017

This is my favorite green bean recipe. Have made it many times and people love it.
cindyscookiecupboard

Aug 21, 2016

I made this recipe as directed. Very tasty. Will make again.