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Green Beans with Peppers

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

"Our Test Kitchen concocted this festive-looking side dish that's a snap to make for a holiday dinner or an everyday meal."

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Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 cups finely chopped sweet red peppers
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or 1/3 as much dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place beans in a steamer basket over 1 in. of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a nonstick skillet, saute red peppers and onion in oil. Add seasonings and beans; toss.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 53 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.