GREEN BEANS WITH YELLOW-PEPPER BUTTER

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Colorful, crunchy and buttery, this bean dish comes together quickly and will be a hit at your holiday table. For variation, sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the top just before serving. -Judie White, Florien, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium sweet yellow peppers, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-1/4 pounds fresh green beans

Steps:

  • Finely chop 1-1/2 yellow peppers. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add chopped peppers; cook and stir until tender., Place pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, pepper and remaining butter in a food processor; process until blended. Add cooked peppers; process to blend., Place beans in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Cut remaining 1-1/2 peppers into thin strips; add to beans. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain well and return to pot. Add butter mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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