In a culinary odyssey of flavors, green beans and red peppers dance together in a symphony of textures and colors when they are sautéed with garlic. This simple yet elegant dish is a celebration of the garden's bounty, where the crispness of green beans meets the vibrant sweetness of red peppers, all harmonized by the aromatic embrace of garlic. With a few essential ingredients and a touch of culinary magic, this sauté emerges as a delectable side dish or a vegetarian main course that will captivate your taste buds with each bite.
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SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND PEPPER
Steps:
- Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the green beans, then season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Add the stock, then bring to a simmer and cover the skillet. Cook until the green beans are bright green and just slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover the skillet and cook until the liquid evaporates and the green beans are tender, 10 minutes more. Stir in the lemon juice and remaining tablespoon butter and season with additional salt and pepper.
GREEN BEANS WITH RED PEPPERS
"Balsamic vinegar adds zing to these colorful sauteed veggies that cook in a flash," says Chris Kallies of Oldsmar, Florida. "Trim the beans and julienne the pepper ahead to make this dish in a snap at the last minute."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute beans and red pepper in oil for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the vinegar, basil and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEANS AND RED PEPPERS SAUTEED WITH GARLIC
Make and share this Green Beans and Red Peppers Sauteed With Garlic recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Barb in WNY
Categories Vegetable
Time 21m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Trim beans.
- Meanwhile bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Add some salt, then dump in beans, as soon as the water comes back to a rolling boil, count 1 minute, then drain beans and rinse with cold water.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan and add garlic and red peppers.
- Saute 5 minutes, or until peppers are tender and add beans.
- cook, tossing, until heated through.
- Place mixture in a mound on a big serving dish or platter and serve.
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC
Keep your vegetable sides simple with the Neelys' healthy Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic recipe from Food Network.
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 17m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
GREEN BEANS IN RED PEPPER SAUCE
For easy veggies, I make a simple sauce of sweet red peppers, almonds and parsley. We also like this sauce with zucchini or roasted cauliflower. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Drain. Pulse remaining ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Toss with beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEANS WITH PARSLEY AND GARLIC
A sprinkling of herbs or spices will make your favorite vegetables even more delicious.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- In same pot, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-low. Add garlic; cook until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Return beans to pot. Add lemon zest and juice, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g
BUTTERY GARLIC GREEN BEANS
Only fresh green beans and garlic will do for this easy, healthy, and flavorful side dish.
Provided by LookWhatsCooking
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with lemon pepper and salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 222.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
SAUTE OF GARLIC SCAPES & GREEN BEANS
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
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.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans: Look for beans that are firm and have a vibrant green color. Avoid limp or discolored beans.
- Trim the green beans: Remove the ends of the green beans by snapping them off or using a sharp knife. You can also blanch the green beans for a few minutes in boiling water to help preserve their color and nutrients.
- Use a variety of bell peppers: Red, yellow, and orange bell peppers add a pop of color and flavor to the dish. You can also use a mix of different colors of bell peppers.
- Slice the bell peppers thinly: This will help them cook evenly. You can also julienne the peppers for a more elegant look.
- Use fresh garlic: Fresh garlic adds a delicious flavor to the dish. You can also use garlic powder or minced garlic if you don't have fresh garlic on hand.
- Season the vegetables well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all essential seasonings for this dish. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Cook the vegetables over high heat: This will help them stay crisp and tender.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served hot and fresh. You can garnish it with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Conclusion:
This simple yet flavorful dish is a great way to enjoy fresh vegetables. The green beans and bell peppers are cooked to perfection and the garlic adds a delicious depth of flavor. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or as a side dish for a special occasion. It's also a healthy and nutritious dish that's packed with vitamins and minerals. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy way to cook your vegetables, be sure to try this sautéed green beans and bell peppers with garlic recipe.
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