GREEN BEANS IN YELLOW PEPPER BUTTER

Green Beans in Yellow Pepper Butter image

Colorful, crunchy and buttery, these beans will be a hit at your holiday table. For a variation, sprinkle pine nuts over the top before serving. -Judie White, Florien, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 medium sweet yellow peppers, divided
7 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

Steps:

Finely chop one yellow pepper. In a small skillet, saute pepper in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Set aside., Place the pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, pepper and remaining butter in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Add cooked pepper; cover and process until blended. Set butter mixture aside., Place beans in a large 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-tender; drain. Place vegetables in a large bowl; add butter mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.