Green Beans With Yellow Pepper Butter Recipes

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 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.

BUTTERY GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with lemon pepper and salt.

GREEN BEANS IN YELLOW PEPPER BUTTER

Steps:

• Finely chop one yellow pepper, saute in 1 tbsp butter until tender. Set aside.
• Place pin nuts, lemon juice, salt, pepper and remaining butter in a blender. Cover and process until blended. Add cooked pepper and blend. Set butter aside.
• Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water. Cut remaining pepper into thin strips, add to beans. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until crisp, drain. Place in bowl and toss with butter.