Savory Braised Green Beans With Red Bell Pepper and Walnuts

Submitted by KateL

"Entered for safe-keeping. From First, November 24, 2008."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup shallot, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable broth or 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

directions

1. Toast walnuts on baking sheet in 350-degree oven for 8-20 minutes or over medium heat for 3-5 minutes in small skillet. When walnuts become fragrant, remove from heat. Do not scorch walnuts. Set aside to cool, then chop to yield 1/4 cup.
2. In nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook shallots in butter 2 minutes.
3. Add chopped garlic. Cook 30 seconds.
4. Add green beans and red bell peppers. Cook 2 minutes.
5. Add vegetable broth or chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat, simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Arrange vegetables on serving paltter. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Reviews

[breezermom]

This is just beautiful! I cooked as directed, but found I needed more time to get my green beans crisp tender. As posted, I found it a little bland, so I added some salt and pepper. I used pecans instead of walnuts, my preference. Loved the addition of the nuts....they are what made this dish! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Susie D]

What a pretty side dish & it's easy enough to be made anytime! Like the other reviewers I had to increase the cooking time in order for the green beans to be crisp tender. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

 

[Debral]

This is excellent. I didnt have any walnuts so I used slivered almonds. Thank you for the recipe.

 

[PalatablePastime]

We both enjoyed these and the nutty flavor of the walnuts. I also had to cook these longer to get tender. Thanks for sharing. ~Sue

 

[CookingONTheSide]

These are very good and simple to make! I love the addition of red bell pepper. I had to cook mine a little longer for our liking. Thanks for sharing!