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Green Beans with Peppers

Name: Green Beans with Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium sweet red peppers, finely chopped (about 2 cups); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

12 servings (3/4 cup each)

This festive-looking side dish is a snap to make for a holiday menus or an everyday meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium sweet red peppers, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place beans in batches in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red peppers and onion; cook and stir until tender. Add beans, basil, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 52 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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