Green Beans Parmesan

These green beans look very pretty with the red and yellow peppers added. Throw in the italian seasonings and you get a great side dish. From an Atlanta real estate company cookbook by Cathryn DuBow. The original recipe called for 1/4 cup vegetable oil, but I thought that was too much.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1⁄8 cup  vegetable oil (I use a bit less)
• 1  cup yellow sweet pepper, diced
• 3⁄4 cup  sweet red pepper, diced
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried whole thyme
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated and divided

Directions

1. Cook the green beans in boiling water to cover for 3 minutes; drain, and plunge into cold water. Drain well, and set aside.
2. Pour oil into a large skillet; place over medium heat until hot. Add sweet peppers, onion, and garlic, and saute for 3 minutes. Add the reserved green beans, basil, and next 3 ingredients; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
3. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Transfer bean mixture to a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.