Green Beans With Shallots and Red Pepper

I found this recipe in Southern Living and thought it would make a festive looking side dish for the Christmas table. The recipe calls for frozen green beans but I will probably substitute fresh, leave the beans whole for a prettier presentation.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2  lbs frozen green beans, thawed
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 3  large shallots, thinly sliced
• 1  large  red pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Cook green beans in boiling salted water to.
2. cover 3-4 minutes or until tender crisp; drain well.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the shallots and peppers, and.
4. saute about 4 minutes or until tender. Add green beans, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and toss to combine.