Green Beans with Roasted Red Bell Peppers
Green beans are such a versatile vegetable. I love coming up with different flavor combinations for them. They steam quickly, so they are always a great throw-together side dish. I love jarred roasted red peppers for the same reason—they are a flavorful, convenient ingredient to have on hand. So it made sense to combine the two to create this simple and tasty side dish. Note that, as the recipe is written, these green beans are very crisp, which is how I like them. Feel free to cook them longer if you like softer beans.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Stovetop Instructions
Step 1
Place a steamer insert in a large pot and add enough water to reach just below the insert. Place the pot over high heat, cover with a lid, and bring the water to a boil. Add the green beans and re-cover the pot, leaving the lid slightly ajar. Steam the beans for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender. Drain them well.
Step 2
When the beans are almost done, place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until the garlic begins to soften. Add the bell peppers, followed by the green beans. Toss the mixture 1 to 2 minutes, or until it is warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Microwave Instructions
Step 3
Follow the directions above, except instead of cooking the beans in a steamer, add 3 tablespoons water and the green beans to a medium microwave-safe bowl or dish. Cover the dish with a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the beans are crisp-tender. Drain them well.
nutrition information
Step 4
Each (1-cup) serving has:
Step 5
Calories: 52
Step 6
Protein: 1g
Step 7
Carbohydrates: 10g
Step 8
Fat: 1g
Step 9
Trace Saturated Fat
Step 10
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 11
Fiber: 4g
Step 12
Sodium: 113mg
