Best French Style Green Beans With Rainbow Peppers Recipes

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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

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

FRENCH-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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From the Diabetic website. A touch of cider vinegar and dill seeds, plus a trio of chopped vegetables, adds sparkle to this side dish.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon light margarine
1 tablespoon water
9 ounces frozen french style no-salt-added green beans
1/2 cup finely chopped celery (1 medium rib)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dill seed
pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat margarine and water over medium heat until margarine melts, swirling to coat bottom.
  • Add beans and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, separating them with a fork. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients and heat thoroughly.
  • (Celery and onion should remain crisp.).

FRENCH GREEN BEANS AND SHALLOTS



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These are perfect green beans: simple flavors combined into an elegant dish that goes with almost anything. Mr. Pepin suggests a roast chicken, but they would pair equally well with a celebratory roast.

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
1 pound very small, firm green beans, cleaned
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons peeled and chopped shallots
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil. Add the beans and cover the pot. Continue cooking the beans, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • At serving time, heat the butter in a skillet, add the shallots and saute for about 1 minute, until the shallots start to brown.
  • Add the beans, salt and pepper, and saute briefly. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve with the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 118, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 164 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FRENCH STYLE GREEN BEANS WITH RAINBOW PEPPERS



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Fresh French Style Green Beans was once one of the most anticipated signs of spring, but these days it is available in most markets year-round. When green beans are steamed lightly in vegetable broth then remove from the steamer, season with just a little salt and pepper. Then sprinkle with colorful slices of mini bell peppers,...

Provided by Carol White

Categories     Vegetables

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb fresh french style green beans
6 mini bell pepperw (sliced - red, yellow, & orange
1 1/2 c vegetable broth, low sodium
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In medium to large sauce pan, over medium heat add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Then add green beans and let steam for about 5 - 8 minutes or until tender, but do not overcook. Remove pan from heat, season with salt and pepper, then add slice peppers cover and let stand for about 2 minutes.
  • 2. Place green beans and peppers in serving dish.

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