Green Bean & Red Pepper Toss

The go-to veggie side dish in our house. Easy to prepare, minimal cooking time (and doubles easily as well).

 

 

Photo Credit: Margaret's Corner

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbsp butter
•  2 x 8 oz packages green beans (regular or haricot verts)*
• 1 red pepper, sliced into thin strips 
• 3 shallots, sliced 
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 
• 1/2 tsp salt 
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes 

 * The original recipe also mentions substituting sugar snap peas as an alternative

DIRECTIONS

1. Melt butter in a large, flat-bottomed saucepan or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add all the ingredients, tossing to coat, and then add 1/4 cup water.
3. Cover and cook 4-6 minutes.
4. Uncover and cook an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring often.

Recipe via MyRecipes.com