Green Beans with Colored Peppers

Name: Green Beans with Colored Peppers
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 1 bag (22 oz) frozen whole green beans; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into strips; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper, if desired

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 18

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Gently sauté a pretty medley of frozen green beans and fresh sweet pepper strips, accented with herbs and a spritz of lemon.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Apr 20, 2010

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Ingredients

1 bag (22 oz) frozen whole green beans
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, if desired

Directions

1

In 12-inch skillet, cook green beans on Stove-Top as directed on bag. Drain; place beans on plate and loosely cover to keep warm.
2

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix lemon juice, mustard, basil and thyme; set aside.
3

Add oil to same skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, just until tender.
4

Add green beans and lemon mixture to peppers; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Next time, try making these peppers with dill instead of the thyme.
tip 2
Bell peppers have lots of beautiful color, sweet flavor and vitamin C. They also contain a good amount of vitamin A and some minerals.

Nutrition Information

20 Calories, 1g Total Fat, 0g Protein, 3g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 20

Calories from Fat: 10

Total Fat: 1g; 1%

Saturated Fat: 0g; 0%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 80mg; 3%

Potassium: 80mg; 2%

Total Carbohydrate: 3g; 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 5%

Sugars: 1g

Protein: 0g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%; 8%

Vitamin C: 20%; 20%

Calcium: 0%; 0%

Iron: 0%; 0%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Gently sauté a pretty medley of frozen green beans and fresh sweet pepper strips, accented with herbs and a spritz of lemon.