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Savory Green Beans

Here's how you make Savory Green Beans
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 35m
  • Cook: 19m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds green beans (fresh, frozen, or canned green beans)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or corn oil)
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon chopped yellow onion
  • 3/4 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water (boiling)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, fresh)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • NOTE: If using canned or frozen beans, change quantities accordingly and omit sugar

  • Step 1: Wash and trim beans and cut in half.

  • Step 2: Heat oil in saucepan, peel garlic and cook till golden. Remove and discard garlic.

  • Step 3: Add onions and green pepper, cook slowly 3 minutes.

  • Step 4: Add remaining ingredients except for the cheese, cover, cook slowly 15 minutes or till beans are crisp-tender.

  • Step 5: If using Parmesan, stir in half the cheese.

  • Step 6: Turn the mixture into a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese if desired.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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