Green Beans With Colored Peppers Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute beans and red pepper in oil for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the vinegar, basil and pepper.

GREEN BEANS WITH PEPPERS

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.

GREEN BEANS WITH COLORED PEPPERS (CROWD SIZE)

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, cook green beans on Stove-Top as directed on bag. Drain; place beans on plate and loosely cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix lemon juice, mustard, basil and thyme; set aside.
• Add oil to same skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, just until tender.
• Add green beans and lemon mixture to peppers; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND PEPPER

Steps:

• Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the green beans, then season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• Add the stock, then bring to a simmer and cover the skillet. Cook until the green beans are bright green and just slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover the skillet and cook until the liquid evaporates and the green beans are tender, 10 minutes more. Stir in the lemon juice and remaining tablespoon butter and season with additional salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS IN YELLOW PEPPER BUTTER

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan. Add the shredded bell pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Combine the 6 tablespoons softened butter and the pine nuts in a food processor bowl or blender jar. Process until almost smooth. Add the shredded bell pepper, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Process until almost smooth. Set aside and keep warm.
• Pour a small amount of salted water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add the beans. Cook, covered, for 12 minutes; remove the colander with tongs. Add the bell pepper strips to the liquid in the saucepan and cook for 3 minutes; drain.
• Put the beans in a serving bowl. Add half the butter mixture; toss to coat. Arrange the pepper strips around the edge. Serve the remaining butter on the side or reserve for another use.

FRESH PEPPERS & GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook onions in 1/4 cup dressing in large skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add beans and water; stir. Cover; cook 5 min.
• Stir in peppers; cook, covered, 5 to 8 min. or until beans are crisp-tender. Remove from heat; stir in remaining dressing.

GREEN BEANS WITH RED AND YELLOW PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for just 4 minutes. Drain immediately and immerse in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When they are cool, drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl toss the onion and bell peppers together with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes, tossing with a spatula from time to time to be sure the vegetables roast evenly.
• Just before serving, reheat the string beans in a large sauté pan drizzled with a little olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and arrange on a platter. Spoon the roasted vegetables over the string beans and serve hot or at room temperature.

CHINESE PEPPERED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, using the bottom of a glass or jar, crush the peppercorns into a coarse pulp. Stir in the cilantro.
• Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in beans, garlic, brown sugar, chile pepper, peppercorns and cilantro. Stir-fry for 45 seconds. Pour in the water and cover to steam for about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

LEMON PEPPER GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes; drain.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute almonds until lightly browned. Season with lemon pepper. Stir in green beans, and toss to coat.

BEANS-AND-GREENS-STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Roughly chop leaves of Swiss chard and thinly slice stems. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and chard stems; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Add 1/4 cup water to skillet; cover and cook until stems are tender, 5 minutes. Uncover and stir in chard leaves, white beans, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and vinegar. Remove from heat.
• Preheat broiler, with rack 6 inches from heating element. Place peppers on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and season. Broil peppers, cut-sides down, until tender and charred in places, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Remove from oven and stuff, cut-sides up, with bean mixture. Sprinkle 3/4 cup grated fontina over tops. Broil until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes; serve.

ROASTED GARLIC-PEPPER GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a shallow casserole or gratin dish, or a jelly roll pan.
• Bake, stirring occasionally, at 450F until beans are tender and lightly browned.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Transfer to large bowl. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well. Add to bowl with peppers.
• Whisk oil, vinegar and garlic in small bowl to blend well. Pour over vegetables; toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover; chill up to 6 hours.
• Line large bowl with lettuce leaves, if desired. Mound vegetables in center.