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

Time 40m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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.