Green Beans with Red Pepper  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 5  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    âThis is one of our favorite in-a-snap side dishes,â writes Tracey Medeiros of Atlanta, Georgia. Itâs also a beautiful addition to any holiday plate. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed  |  
                                                1/3 cup water  |  
                                                6 tablespoons butter  |  
                                                3/4 cup sliced sweet red pepper  |  
                                                1 tablespoon chopped shallot  |  
                                                salt and pepper to taste  |  
                                                1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Place beans and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter; add red pepper and shallot. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until red pepper is crisp-tender. 3. Drain beans; stir into red pepper mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 5 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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