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Green Beans With Red Pepper and Garlic

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Course: Side Dish
Servings: 6
Calories: 50kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. green beans (stems trimmed)
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into thin slices
  • 1/2 tsp. chili paste or red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

  • Cut the beans into 2-inch pieces.
  • Bring a large saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil.
  • Add the beans and cook until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain the beans, then plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
  • Drain again and set aside.
  • In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the bell pepper and toss and stir for about 1 minute.
  • Add the beans and saute for 1 minute longer.
  • Add the chili paste and garlic and stir for 1 minute.
  • The beans will be tender and bright green.
  • Season with the salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 171mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1266IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition Facts
Green Beans With Red Pepper and Garlic
Amount per Serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.3
g
2
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
171
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
214
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
1266
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
 
35
mg
42
%
Calcium
 
33
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.