Savory Braised Green Beans With Red Bell Pepper and Walnuts |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Entered for safe-keeping. From First, November 24, 2008. Ingredients:
1/3 cup shallot, chopped |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped |
1 lb green beans, trimmed |
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced |
1/2 cup vegetable broth or 1/2 cup chicken broth |
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped |
Directions:
1. Toast walnuts on baking sheet in 350-degree oven for 8-20 minutes or over medium heat for 3-5 minutes in small skillet. When walnuts become fragrant, remove from heat. Do not scorch walnuts. Set aside to cool, then chop to yield 1/4 cup.
2. In nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook shallots in butter 2 minutes.
3. Add chopped garlic. Cook 30 seconds.
4. Add green beans and red bell peppers. Cook 2 minutes.
5. Add vegetable broth or chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat, simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Arrange vegetables on serving paltter. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
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