Red Pepper Green Bean Almondine

Red bell pepper and mushrooms are added to this version of green bean almondine that makes for a quick and easy vegetarian side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 13 mins
• Total Time: 28 mins
• Calories: 140 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• ⅓ cup sliced almonds
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook uncovered until bright green, about 3 minutes. Immerse green beans in ice water for 1 minute to stop the cooking process. Drain.

Step 2

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbling, about 1 minute. Cook and stir almonds, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in the hot butter until almonds are golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir green beans, red bell pepper, and mushrooms into the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.