Green Beans in Yellow Pepper Butter |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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 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 |
Directions:
1. Finely chop one yellow pepper. In a small skillet, saute pepper in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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. Yield: 8 servings.
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