FESTIVE GREEN BEANS

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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Stir-Fry     Christmas     Low Fat     Quick & Easy

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 tablespoon butter
-3 medium leeks, well rinsed and sliced
-2 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips
-2 pounds green beans, trimmed
-1 large garlic clove, minced
-1 1/2 teaspoons salt
-1 teaspoon tabasco pepper sauce
-1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup sliced natural almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, heat oil and butter; add leeks. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red peppers; cook 5 minutes longer or until vegtables are tender. Meanwhile, steam green beans 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add beans, garlic, salt, tabasco sauce and lemon peel to skillet; toss to mix well. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.

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