Green Bean and Red Bell Pepper Toss

GREEN BEAN AND RED BELL PEPPER TOSS 
From Southern Living 2007 Holiday Dinners 
Fast Fixin's Prep: 10 min, Cook: 10 min 
This side cooks up quickly and complements beef, pork, or chicken. 
Substitute 1 lb. 
trimmed green beans for the slender French beans. 
 
2 Tbsp. butter 
2 (8-oz) packages French green beans 
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 
3 shallots, sliced 
2 garlic cloves, minced 
1/2 tsp. salt 
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 
 
1. Melt butter in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add green beans, 
bell pepper 
strips, and remaining ingredients, tossing to coat. Add 1/4 cup water. 
2. Cook, covered, 4-6 minutes; uncover and cook, stirring often, 1-2 more 
minutes until 
water is evaporated and beans are crisp-tender. Makes 6-8 servings. 
 
Sugar Snap Peas and Bell Pepper Toss: 
Substitute 1 lb. trimmed sugar snap peas for green beans. Proceed as directed.
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