Italian Flat Beans With Pine Nuts

Flat beans are also called Romano beans. They are flatter and broader, but still similar to ordinary green beans or string beans. Guess what would be a good substitute? This recipe comes from "Weight Watchers" magazine and is only 1 point.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  romano beans (green or yellow)
• 2  teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  orange bell pepper, sliced
• 1  garlic clove, minced
•  orange zest, grated (1/2 an orange)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Directions

1. Steam beans until tender crisp, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet, over medium/high heat, and cook bell pepper, stirring frequently, until crisp tender, about 2 minutes.
3. Add garlic, stirring constantly, 30 seconds.
4. Remove from heat and stir in beans, orange zest; season with salt and pepper.
5. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.