Green Bean-and-Red Bell Pepper Toss

Prep: 10 min., Cook: 10 min. Substitute 1 lb. trimmed green beans for the slender French beans.

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  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  teaspoon  salt
• 1/8  teaspoon  ground red pepper

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a 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 to 6 minutes; uncover and cook, stirring often, 1 to 2 more minutes or until water is evaporated and beans are crisp-tender.

Sugar Snap Peas-and-Red Bell Pepper Toss: Substitute 1 lb. trimmed sugar snap peas for green beans. Proceed as directed.