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Garlic-Cilantro Green Beans

Garlic-Cilantro Green Beans

Fun twist to green beans that is colorful and deliciuos! 

Serves: 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed

1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips

1/2 sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon salt

Black pepper, to taste 

 

Directions

1. Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil over medium-high heat. Add beans; cook for 6 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to saucepan. 

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in pan in large skilled over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender but not browned. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add beans and salt; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through and beans are coated with oil. Stir in cilantro; season with black pepper. Serve immediatley.