GREEN BEANS WITH PEPPERS

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This festive-looking side dish is a snap to make for a holiday menus or an everyday meal. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium sweet red peppers, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place beans in batches in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red peppers and onion; cook and stir until tender. Add beans, basil, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges