Green Beans in Yellow Pepper Butter |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
1 tablespoon softened butter, plus 6 tablespoons |
1 medium yellow bell pepper, coarsely shredded, plus 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into julienne strips (1 cup) |
1/4 cup pine nuts |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
salt |
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed |
Directions:
1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan. Add the shredded bell pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Combine the 6 tablespoons softened butter and the pine nuts in a food processor bowl or blender jar. Process until almost smooth. Add the shredded bell pepper, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Process until almost smooth. Set aside and keep warm.
3. Pour a small amount of salted water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add the beans. Cook, covered, for 12 minutes; remove the colander with tongs. Add the bell pepper strips to the liquid in the saucepan and cook for 3 minutes; drain.
4. Put the beans in a serving bowl. Add half the butter mixture; toss to coat. Arrange the pepper strips around the edge. Serve the remaining butter on the side or reserve for another use.
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