Green Beans with Red Peppers and Onions

source	John Asilo
categories	side dish, vegetable, heart healthy
yield	Serves 4
prep time
total time

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsps olive butter

16 ozs haricots verts

1 red bell pepper (cut into thin strips)

3 shallots or onions (sliced)

2 garlic cloves (minced)

½ tsp salt

1/8 tsp ground red pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Melt butter in a large Skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sautee until golden.

2. Add green beans, bell pepper strips, and remaining ingredients, tossing to coat.

3. Cook, covered, 4 to 6 minutes; uncover and cook, stirring often, 1 to 2 more minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.

NOTES

For better health, replace butter with Olive Oil* Nutrition Facts Servings: 4 Calories ..................... 94 Total Fat ..................... 5.9g 8% Saturated Fat ............. 3.7g 18% Cholesterol ................ 15mg 5% Sodium ...................... 43mg 2% Total Carbohydrate ... 10.6g 4% Dietary Fiber ............. 4.5g 16% Total Sugars .............. 4.3g Protein ....................... 2g Nutrition Facts (*with Olive Oil) Servings: 4 Calories ..................... 104 Total Fat .................... 7.1g 9% Saturated Fat ............ 1g 5% Cholesterol ................ 0mg 0% Sodium ...................... 2mg 0% Total Carbohydrate ... 10.6g 4% Dietary Fiber ............. 4.5g 16% Total Sugars .............. 4.3g Protein ....................... 1.9g

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