Braised Green Beans and Sunflower Seeds

==Description==
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===Ingredients===
* 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
* 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup chopped red onion
* 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
* 1 16-oz. pkg. green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
* 1 6-oz. pkg. sliced cremini Mushrooms
* 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes with garlic and onions
* 1 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch
* 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
* 2 tsp. dried thyme
==Directions==
1. Heat the oil and crushed red pepper in a large skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the garlic, Onion and bell pepper. Add the green beans, and cook the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the Mushrooms, and cook the mixture for 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and reduce the heat to low.
2. Whisk the cornstarch and 11?2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl, and stir into the beans. Add the sunflower seeds and thyme, and cook for 5 minutes. Serve hot.
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== See also ==
Category:Green bean Recipes
Category:Green bean Side Dish Recipes
Category:Mushroom Recipes
Category:Red onion Recipes
Category:Sunflower seed Recipes
Category:Thyme Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes