PEPPER PARMESAN BEANS

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A colorful mixture of peppers and green beans gets an Italian treatment with basil and Parmesan cheese in this delightful vegetable dish. The garlic adds a savory zip. -Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large sweet red pepper, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 to 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the peppers, onion and garlic in oil until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. Add the beans, basil and salt; toss to coat. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 7-8 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Stir in cheese; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.