Best Festive Pepper Bundles Recipes

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FESTIVE BEAN 'N' PEPPER BUNDLES



Festive Bean 'n' Pepper Bundles image

This is a beautiful, interesting way to prepare vegetables for a holiday dinner. The flavor pairs well with a variety of entrees. -Judith Krucki, Lake Orion, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 pound fresh wax beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 medium zucchini
2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the beans, bouillon and garlic powder; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain., Cut zucchini into 1/2-in. slices. Hollow out centers, leaving 1/4-in. rings; discard the centers. Thread beans and peppers through squash rings. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with butter. Cover and bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FESTIVE PEPPER BUNDLES



Festive Pepper Bundles image

Lemon peppery butter peps up pretty, colorful pepper packages. Use them to perk up your favorite meats.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 fresh chives (at least 6 inches long) or green part of green onion, cut into thin strips
2 medium red bell peppers
2 medium green bell peppers
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • Place chives in shallow dish. Pour enough boiling water over chives just to cover; let stand 10 seconds so chives become pliable. Drain well; set aside.
  • Cut each pepper into eighteen 3x1/4-inch strips (there may be extra strips; reserve for another use). To form each bundle, place 3 pepper strips side by side on center of chive. Top with 3 more pepper strips (alternate colors if desired). Tie chive around bundle. Repeat with remaining pepper strips and chives.
  • Heat all Lemon-Pepper Butter ingredients until butter is melted, stirring occasionally; set aside.
  • Carefully transfer bundles to 10-inch nonstick skillet; add water. Heat to boiling; boil about 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Remove bundles to small serving plate, using slotted spoon or pancake turner; drizzle with Lemon-Pepper Butter. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 55 mg

FESTIVE PEPPER BUNDLES



Festive Pepper Bundles image

Lemon peppery butter peps up pretty, colorful pepper packages. Use them to perk up your favorite meats.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 fresh chives (at least 6 inches long) or green part of green onion, cut into thin strips
2 medium red bell peppers
2 medium green bell peppers
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • Place chives in shallow dish. Pour enough boiling water over chives just to cover; let stand 10 seconds so chives become pliable. Drain well; set aside.
  • Cut each pepper into eighteen 3x1/4-inch strips (there may be extra strips; reserve for another use). To form each bundle, place 3 pepper strips side by side on center of chive. Top with 3 more pepper strips (alternate colors if desired). Tie chive around bundle. Repeat with remaining pepper strips and chives.
  • Heat all Lemon-Pepper Butter ingredients until butter is melted, stirring occasionally; set aside.
  • Carefully transfer bundles to 10-inch nonstick skillet; add water. Heat to boiling; boil about 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Remove bundles to small serving plate, using slotted spoon or pancake turner; drizzle with Lemon-Pepper Butter. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 55 mg

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