SAUTE OF GARLIC SCAPES & GREEN BEANS

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While the red pepper adds colour, the beans & scapes are look alikes that fill this dish with taste surprises! Serve with sauteed or grilled poultry or meat.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Peppers

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces green beans
6 ounces garlic scapes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 red pepper, diced
salt, & freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Top& tail green beans.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add beans& blanch for 2 – 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Drain& refresh with cold water until beans are cold.
  • Trim garlic scapes& remove any seed pods.
  • Cut into pieces about the same length as the beans.
  • Blanch for 1 – 2 minutes; drain& refresh with cold water.
  • Heat oil in skillet on medium heat; add scapes& saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add beans& red peppers.
  • Toss together, cover skillet& cook for 2 minutes longer or until scapes are crisp-tender.
  • Uncover& season with salt, pepper& balsamic vinegar.

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