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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Green beans and roasted sweet red peppers make this an attractive side dish for Christmas. The mild blend of seasonings would pair well with many meals. Ingredients:
3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed |
2-1/4 cups canned white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained |
1/4 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers |
3/4 cup pitted greek olives, halved |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
4 teaspoons lemon juice |
6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced |
salt and pepper to taste |
Directions:
1. Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the green beans, kidney beans, red peppers and olives. In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature. Yield: 6 servings.
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