Sauteed Green Beans With Red Peppers

Our family's favorite side dish for any occasion. Just perfect.

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs green beans (cut off ends and leave whole)
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1  garlic clove, pressed
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 3⁄4 cup  diced  red pepper
• 1  teaspoon dried basil (if using fresh basil, use 2 tsp)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup boiling water
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat oil and saute garlic, onion and peppers, slowly, about 3 minutes.
2. Add beans, basil, salt and the 1/4 cup boiling water. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes.
3. Stir in half the parmesan cheese.
4. Put in a serving dish and add the rest of the cheese on top.