GREEN BEANS AND RED PEPPERS

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I believe that simple sides are best. These basic, but beautiful beans prove my theory correct!-Betty Ellis, Boaz, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/3 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute the red pepper, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drain beans and transfer to a serving dish. Add red pepper mixture and stir gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges