Green Beans With Shallots and Red Bell Pepper

A simple side dish from Southern Living Magazine.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs fresh green beans
• 1⁄3 cup butter or 1⁄3 cup margarine
• 3  large shallots, chopped
• 1  large red bell pepper, cut thin strips
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt or 1  teaspoon table salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Cook beans in boiling water to cover in a Dutch oven 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
2. Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add shallots and bell pepper, and saute 4 minutes or until tender. Add beans; toss with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.